Description
These Jalapeno Poppers Cottage Cheese Wraps offer a high-protein, flavorful twist to the classic jalapeno popper. Made with a homemade, gluten-free cottage cheese wrap and featuring a delicious filling of shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos, this wrap combines creamy, spicy, and savory flavors for a satisfying and healthy meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Wrap:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
For the Jalapeno Popper Filling:
- 4–6 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Sea salt, to taste
- 3–4 Tbsps plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 Tbsps pickled or fresh jalapenos, chopped
- 1 slice cooked nitrate-free bacon, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small sheet pan with parchment paper. Lightly spritz or brush the parchment paper with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Blend the Wrap Ingredients: In a small food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, egg, sea salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Bake the Wrap: Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture onto your prepared parchment-lined pan, spreading evenly. Bake in the middle rack of your preheated oven for about 30 minutes until set and edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, add shredded cooked chicken, smoked paprika, onion powder, sea salt, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, and apple cider vinegar. Stir thoroughly to combine, adjusting the amount of jalapenos for heat and Greek yogurt for creaminess to your preference.
- Cool and Remove the Wrap: When the wrap is finished baking, allow it to cool completely. Gently peel it off the parchment paper to avoid tearing.
- Assemble the Wrap: Place the cooled wrap on a flat surface. Add the chicken filling along one end of the wrap. Roll it up tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go if desired. Optionally, wrap it again in parchment paper to hold its shape.
- Serve: Slice the wrap and serve immediately, or chill until ready to eat. Enjoy your high-protein, spicy, and satisfying jalapeno popper wrap.
Notes
- If you want a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and bacon and add more cheese or extra veggies of choice.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos to fit your heat tolerance—use pickled for milder flavor or fresh for more spice.
- For meal prep, wraps can be made ahead and kept in the fridge wrapped in parchment paper for up to 2 days.
- If the cottage cheese wrap sticks, double check that the parchment paper is well-oiled before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
