🧀 Crispy Cottage Cheese Patties (Mediterranean Style)

Golden on the outside, soft and creamy inside — these Crispy Cottage Cheese Patties are a quick, protein-rich favorite. With olive oil, fresh herbs, and a touch of feta, they carry a light Mediterranean flavor while staying beginner-friendly and budget-friendly.

Perfect for breakfast, a light lunch, or a healthy snack!

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ High in protein

• ✅ Crispy outside, tender inside

• ✅ Ready in 25–30 minutes

• ✅ Vegetarian

• ✅ Great for meal prep

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4 | Makes 8–10 Patties)

• 1½ cups cottage cheese (well drained)

• ½ cup crumbled feta (optional Mediterranean touch)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or oat flour)

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint (optional)

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust depending on feta)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (for pan frying)

Optional: pinch of chili flakes for heat

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Drain the Cottage Cheese

If watery, place cottage cheese in a sieve for 10–15 minutes to remove excess moisture. This helps patties stay firm.

2️⃣ Mix the Ingredients

In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, feta, egg, breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3️⃣ Shape the Patties

Form small round patties with your hands. If mixture feels too soft, add a little more breadcrumbs.

4️⃣ Cook Until Crispy

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

5️⃣ Serve Warm

Serve with yogurt dip, cucumber salad, or inside warm pita bread.

🥗 Mediterranean Serving Ideas

• With tzatziki and tomato-cucumber salad

• In whole wheat pita with lettuce & olives

• Alongside roasted vegetables

• Topped with a drizzle of lemon-garlic yogurt

🌱 Nutritional Benefits

• Cottage cheese provides high-quality protein

• Olive oil supports heart health

• Fresh herbs add antioxidants

• Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber

❓ Q & A

❓ Can I bake instead of fry?

Yes! Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

❓ Can I make them gluten-free?

Use oat flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.

❓ Why are my patties too soft?

Cottage cheese may contain too much moisture. Drain well before mixing.

❓ Can I freeze them?

Yes. Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer.

❓ Can I add vegetables?

Absolutely! Add grated zucchini (squeezed dry), spinach, or carrots.

❓ Can I make them low-carb?

Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour.