Protein Cheese Recipe
This protein cheese recipe is a healthy and delicious option for those who want to increase their protein intake while enjoying their favorite cheese. It is a low-fat cheese with added protein powder, making it a high protein cheese recipe that is also low-carb. The cheese is made using unflavored whey protein powder, resulting in a homemade protein cheese that is easy to make and customize. This healthy protein cheese recipe is perfect for snacking or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of skim milk
- 1 scoop of unflavored whey protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat the skim milk in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 180°F. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Once the milk reaches 180°F, remove it from the heat and add the whey protein powder. Stir well until the protein powder is fully dissolved.
- Next, add the lemon juice to the mixture and stir well. This will cause the milk to curdle, which is what we want to happen.
- Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes until it has fully curdled.
- Once the mixture has curdled, use a slotted spoon to remove the curds from the liquid.
- Transfer the curds to a large bowl and add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix well.
- Place the mixture in a cheese cloth and tie it up with a string. Hang the cheese cloth over a bowl to allow the excess liquid to drain.
- Allow the cheese to drain for at least 12 hours. The longer you let it drain, the firmer the cheese will be.
- Once the cheese has drained, remove it from the cheese cloth and shape it into a block or a ball.
- You can store the cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.