, nutritional review by Jill Wallentin
in Recipes, Breakfast, Meal Keto cottage cheese chaffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup (32⁄3 oz.) 120 ml (110 g) cottage cheese
- 2 2 large egglarge eggs
- ½ cup (2 oz.) 120 ml (55 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (2 oz.) 120 ml (55 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallion, plus extra for garnishthinly sliced scallions, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- If there is excess liquid pooling around the cottage cheese curds, drain it before measuring. Otherwise, use it as is.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth, then whisk in the eggs. Stir in the mozzarella, cheddar, and spring onions. The mixture should be thick and spoonable, similar to oatmeal.
- Preheat a mini waffle maker until fully hot and lightly grease the plates. For extra-crispy chaffles, sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheddar directly onto the bottom plate before adding the batter.
- Add about 2 tbsp of the mixture, close the waffle maker, and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until golden brown and the chaffle releases easily from the plates. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Transfer the chaffles to a wire rack to cool briefly and crisp up. Serve warm, garnished with extra spring onions, if desired.
Do cottage cheese chaffles need salt?
Probably not. Cottage cheese and cheddar are naturally salty, so taste the first chaffle before adding any extra salt to the remaining batter.
How do I make cottage cheese chaffles crispy?
Make sure the waffle maker is fully heated before adding the batter and let each chaffle cook until it releases easily from the plates. Cooling them briefly on a wire rack also helps them crisp up rather than becoming soft from trapped steam.
Can I use a regular waffle maker?
Yes. A standard waffle maker works too, but you'll need to adjust the amount of batter and cooking time depending on its size. A double mini waffle maker is a convenient option for cooking two chaffles at once.
Can I make cottage cheese chaffles ahead of time?
Yes. Store cooled chaffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat them in a waffle maker, toaster, air fryer, or oven to bring back their crispy texture.
Can I freeze chaffles?
Yes. Let them cool completely and freeze with parchment paper between each chaffle for up to 2–3 months. Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight in the refrigerator before crisping them up.
How can I serve cottage cheese chaffles?
Use them as a keto breakfast with eggs and avocado, as a low-carb sandwich or burger bun, or simply serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite savory toppings.
