Best 3 Cottage Cheese Stuffed Papaya Recipes

Cottage cheese stuffed papaya is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of papaya with the creamy texture of cottage cheese. This dish is perfect for a light and refreshing snack or as a side dish to a main meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish in no time.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

COTTAGE CHEESE-STUFFED PAPAYA

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Use Hawaiian baby papayas for this easy snack -- they're smaller and creamier than the Mexican kind.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 ripe Hawaiian baby papaya
Cottage cheese
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

Halve and seed papaya. Add a scoop of cottage cheese on top, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

BAKED STUFFED PAPAYAS

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Mixes savory and sweet just right. I love papaya and I was looking for new takes on it. This is surprisingly tasty and different.

Provided by PBShakes

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (12 ounce) papayas
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is light brown.
Drain; stir in tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper.
Break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Cut papayas lengthwise into halves and remove seeds.
Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture in each papaya half. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange in shallow roasting pan.
Pour very hot water into pan to within 1 inch of tops of papaya halves.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until papayas are very tender and hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

PORK STUFFED PAPAYA

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Papaya may be used in either sweet or savory recipes. As the fruit and leaves contain an enzyme that tenderizes meat, it is an ideal fruit to use in savory dishes . For this dish, choose papayas with mottled green and yellow skins, as they should be slightly under-ripe.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 papayas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 slice bacon, finely chopped
1 lb ground lean pork
1 serrano chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup peeled seeded and chopped tomato
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups tomato sauce (recipe below)
parsley, to garnish
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 lbs ripe tomatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

FOR THE PAPAYAS: Peel the papayas, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the black seeds with a teaspoon. Parboil the fruit in gently boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, then drain upside down on paper towels.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion, garlic and bacon together until the onion is soft. Add the pork and chili and sauté until browned, stirring to break up the meat. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour over the white wine and stir in the tomatoes. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Season, remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Grease a baking dish just large enough to hold the papaya shells and place them, cavity side up, in the dish. Pile the meat mixture into the center of each papaya.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with butter. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the papaya is tender. Heat the tomato sauce and serve with the sauce poured around each papaya. Serves 4.
FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE: Heat the oil and sauté the garlic for 1 minute, stirring. Add the tomatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the tomatoes, using a soup ladle to push all the pulp through.
Return the pulp to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to the required consistency. Store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Makes about 1 ¼ quarts.
Harrods Cookery Book.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.3, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 1179.2, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 27.9, Protein 27.7

Tips for Making the Best Cottage Cheese Stuffed Papaya

- Choose ripe papayas with bright orange or yellow skin. - If the papaya is not ripe, you can hasten the ripening process by placing it in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana. - Use a sharp knife to cut the papaya in half lengthwise. - Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the papaya halves, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell. - Combine the cottage cheese, chopped vegetables, and seasonings in a large bowl. - Stuff the papaya halves with the cottage cheese mixture. - Bake the stuffed papayas in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and the papaya is heated through. - Serve the stuffed papayas immediately.

Conclusion

Cottage cheese stuffed papaya is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The papaya provides a sweet and tangy flavor, while the cottage cheese is a good source of protein and calcium. The combination of the two makes for a satisfying and nutritious meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy papaya, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!