Cottage Cheese Grilled Cheese
My Cottage Cheese Grilled Cheese is classic comfort food made healthier with 28 grams protein, while still delivering that creamy, cheesy pull-apart center and perfectly crispy golden brown edges.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
- 4 protein bread slices or whole wheat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add cottage cheese, half the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and everything bagel seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Butter the bread slices on one side with softened butter.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the buttered side of the bread into the skillet, then spread over the cottage cheese mixture and add some mozzarella cheese on top.
- Close the sandwich with the second piece of bread, facing buttered side up. Cook the sandwich in a skillet until nicely golden browned, for 3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 863mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g