🥔 High-Protein Crispy Cheesy Potato Bites

Ingredients — 4 servings

Potato bites

• 600 g baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
• 150 g low-fat cottage cheese
• 100 g shredded reduced-fat cheddar or mozzarella
• 1 large egg
• 30 g grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives

Optional crispy topping

• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or crushed high-protein crackers
• 1 tbsp Parmesan

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes:
   Wash the potatoes well and slice them into rounds about 1–1.5 cm thick. Leave the skin on for extra texture.
2. Par-cook:
   Boil the potato slices in salted water for 5–7 minutes, just until they begin to soften. Drain and let them steam-dry for a few minutes.
3. Make the protein topping:
   Mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper and salt until creamy. Fold in about half of the shredded cheese.
4. Arrange:
   Heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil.
5. Add the topping:
   Spoon the cottage-cheese mixture over each potato round. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top. Add breadcrumbs/extra Parmesan if using.
6. Bake:
   Bake for 18–25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is deeply golden and bubbling.
7. Make them extra crispy:
   Switch to the broiler/grill for 1–3 minutes at the end. Watch closely so the cheese doesn’t burn.
8. Serve:
   Rest for 3–5 minutes, then garnish with parsley or chives. Serve hot with a Greek-yogurt garlic dip.

🥣 High-Protein Garlic Dip

Mix:

• 150 g Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley

Approximate nutrition

Per serving, depending on the cheese and yogurt used:

• Calories: ~330–370 kcal
• Protein: ~24–28 g
• Carbs: ~40 g
• Fat: ~10–13 g

Protein boost: For an even higher-protein version, replace half the potato topping with blended cottage cheese + Greek yogurt, and serve with grilled chicken or turkey on the side.