# Cottage Cheese Onion Ring Cups

Crispy cheddar edges, sweet onion rings, and a creamy cottage cheese center baked into golden muffin cups with no flour and no frying.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 38 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1871097563524793/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8f06d2a7-0445-40b2-8c38-3ca89c053d41
- Extracted: 2026-05-29

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