10-minute cottage cheese tortilla bake
This started with me looking into the fridge, trying to figure out what to do with a few leftover tortillas. I tore them up, mixed them with cottage cheese, eggs and milk, threw in some cheese that also needed using, added plenty of dill and hoped for the best.
It turned into a soft, cheesy, golden bake that takes about 10 minutes of actual work. It works as a snack or alongside a meal, and it rescued a few things from the fridge.
At a glance
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
Makes 4 servings.
Why you'll love this recipe
- About 10 minutes of actual work
- A great way to use up leftovers
- Soft, cheesy and golden
Ingredients & substitutions
Tortillas: Any leftover tortilla or flatbread works.
Cheese: Use whatever cheese needs using.
How to make 10-minute cottage cheese tortilla bake
Step 1. Heat the oven to 180°C. Mix the cottage cheese, eggs and milk together.
Step 2. Tear the tortillas into small pieces with your hands and mix them in.
Step 3. Season with salt and pepper, then add the cheese and plenty of dill.
Step 4. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until beautifully golden on top.
Step 5. Serve warm.
The science behind
This is really a savoury bread pudding. Eggs, milk and cottage cheese make a custard, the torn flatbread soaks it up, and the egg proteins set in the oven into something soft but sliceable. The golden top is Maillard browning from the cheese and eggs, which is where most of the flavour comes from.
Tips for the best 10-minute cottage cheese tortilla bake
My tip. Use whatever cheese needs using. This is not a recipe to overthink.
Storage
Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the oven to keep the top crisp.
