🍟 Crispy Cottage Cheese Pizza Fries
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Fries:
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3–4 medium russet potatoes (or 1½ lbs frozen fries)
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1½ tablespoons olive oil
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Cottage Cheese Pizza Topping:
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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
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¼ cup mini pepperoni (or cooked sausage/veggies)
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon grated parmesan
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Fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Fries
Oven Method:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Cut potatoes into fries. Soak in cold water 20–30 minutes (for extra crispiness), then dry well.
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Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
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Spread in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer:
Cook at 380°F for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway.
2️⃣ Prepare Cottage Cheese Layer
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Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy (this makes it melt better).
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Mix with half of the mozzarella and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
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Once fries are crispy, remove from oven.
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Spoon pizza sauce over fries.
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Add dollops of blended cottage cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle remaining mozzarella, parmesan, and toppings.
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Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
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Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
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Jalapeños for spice
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Cooked bacon crumbles
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Mushrooms & bell peppers
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Drizzle with hot honey after baking
💪 Approx Nutrition (per serving, 3 servings)
~350–400 calories
18–25g protein (depending on cheese & toppings)
If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb version using zucchini fries or a fully air-fryer version 😊