Cottage Cheese and Bacon Cucumber Boats

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep the boats: Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Take a metal spoon and scrape out the wet center seeds to create a hollowed-out ditch.

Step 2

Dry the boats: Place the cucumbers upside down on a paper towel for 5 to 10 minutes to drain off excess moisture. This is especially important for cottage cheese so the filling doesn't get runny!

Step 3

Season the cheese: In a small bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, freeze-dried chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Fold in the bacon: Stir 3 tablespoons of the crispy bacon bits directly into the seasoned cottage cheese.

Step 5

Stuff and finish: Spoon the mixture evenly into the cucumber boats. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon bits over the top right before serving so they stay perfectly crunchy. Eat cold with a fork or slice into thick wheels.