Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread
This light, airy, protein-rich cloud bread made with cottage cheese is gluten-free and low-carb. Perfect for sandwiches, snacks, or as a bread alternative, it's simple, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese 4% or 2% fat
- 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional, for savory version
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried herbs like oregano or rosemary, optional
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate eggs into two bowls—whites in a large bowl, yolks in a medium bowl.
- Add cream of tartar to egg whites and beat on high until stiff peaks form (3-4 minutes).
- In the yolk bowl, add cottage cheese, cream cheese, salt, and optional seasonings. Beat until smooth.
- Gently fold yolk mixture into egg whites using a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate the whites.
- Spoon mixture into 6-8 rounds on the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweet version, add 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tbsp sweetener. Cloud bread softens in storage—toast before eating for best texture.