Cottage Cheese Chipa: A Savory Twist on a Classic Snack

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with oil.

In a large bowl, combine the yuca starch, salt, and baking powder.

Make a well in the center and add the softened butter and eggs. Cream the eggs and butter until smooth.

Add the cottage cheese and semi-hard cheese (if using). Mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.

If the dough is too soft, add more starch until it is moldable.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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