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Yulia

High-Protein Ham & Cheese Swirls

these savory ham and cheese swirls are made with cottage cheese dough and air-fried or baked until golden.

Yield
Makes 5-6 swirls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 360 g pressed cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 180 g flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • null Salt (to taste)
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Filling

  • 90 g shredded mozzarella
  • 6 deli ham (thin slices; I used Tuscan rosemary ham)

For topping

  • 1 egg yolk
  • null sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all the dough ingredients together.

  2. 2

    Let the dough rest in the fridge/freezer for 5–10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roll the dough into a thin rectangle on a floured surface and divide it in half.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle cheese over one half and layer the ham on top. Cover with the second half of the dough.

  5. 5

    Seal the edges and gently roll it out a little more.

  6. 6

    Cut into 5-6 long strips. Twist each strip, then roll it into a swirl.

  7. 7

    Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  8. 8

    Air fry at 280°F (140°C) for 17 minutes, then increase to 340°F (170°C) for another 15 minutes, or bake until golden.

Nutrition

Serving size
per swirl
Calories
~278 calories
Protein
~26 g