All the cheesy, custardy comfort of traditional achma — made weeknight-easy with lavash. Cottage cheese, eggs, and milk turn simple flatbread squares into a golden, protein-packed bake the whole family will love.
Love cheesy cottage-cheese bakes? The Classic Cottage Cheese Bake is another high-protein comfort classic.
Ingredients
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
- 180 g (6.3 oz) cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheese, grated
- 150 g (5.3 oz) lavash, cut into small squares
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the cottage cheese with the eggs, cheese, and milk; season well.
- Cut the lavash into small squares and fold into the cheese mixture; mix thoroughly.
- Transfer to a baking dish (15 cm works well), sprinkle with sesame if you like, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot — it tastes best warm.
For another cheesy weeknight favorite, try the Cheesy Khachapuri Waffles, and browse Serious Eats for more baked cheese recipes.
Tips
- Fold the lavash squares into the mixture gently so every piece soaks up the custard evenly.
- A 15 cm baking dish is ideal for a thick, custardy center.
- Serve hot — the texture is at its best straight from the oven.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 223 kcal · protein 15.1 g · fat 9.4 g · carbs 18.9 g.