These golden cottage cheese boats are a high-protein, satisfying lunch or dinner that feels like a treat. A soft, cheesy base is baked until crisp at the edges, then loaded with ham, tomato, and melted cheese. They are easy to make, wonderfully filling, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings. For the filling, you will need tomato paste, ham, cheese, tomato, and herbs.
- 180 g cottage cheese (5%)
- 1 egg
- 80 g rice flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Salt, spices, and a pinch of sweetener
- 20 g tomato paste or ketchup
- 90 g lean chicken or turkey ham
- 60 g light cheese (30-35%)
- 1 small tomato
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all dough ingredients together.
- With wet hands, shape into boat forms on a silicone mat.
- Prick with a fork and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes.
- Spread with tomato paste, add ham, tomato slices, and cheese.
- Return to the oven until the cheese melts and bubbles. Garnish with herbs.
Tips
- Wet your hands before shaping so the cottage cheese dough does not stick.
- Prick the bases well so they bake crisp instead of puffing up.
- Watch the cheese closely in the second bake — it should bubble, not brown too much.
If you enjoy high-protein cottage cheese dishes, try Cottage Cheese Flatbread and Savory Cottage Cheese Buns next. For more healthy cooking ideas, see Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per serving: 418 kcal, protein 40 g, fat 13 g, carbs 34.5 g.