Cottage Cheese Onion Ring Cups

38 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C and grease a 12-cup muffin tin very well.
  2. 2Slice onion into thin rings or half-rings.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, cheddar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Fold in onion slices until coated.
  5. 5Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and lightly press down.
  6. 6Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden and crispy around the edges.
  7. 7Cool 5 minutes before lifting out.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray or oil

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin

Tips

  • Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor
  • Add Parmesan for extra crispy edges
  • Reheat in the air fryer to bring back the crunch
  • Add jalapeños for a spicy version