Best 20 Cottage Cheese Recipes
Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. Originating from India, its popularity has spread worldwide due to its versatility, affordability, and health benefits. This article presents a comprehensive guide to cooking with cottage cheese, offering creative and delicious recipes that showcase its unique texture and flavor. From breakfast to dinner and even desserts, you will discover innovative ways to incorporate cottage cheese into your meals, transforming it from a simple ingredient to a culinary star.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
POLISH NOODLES (COTTAGE CHEESE AND NOODLES)
This simple recipe came from the Polish side of my family. We simply called it 'cottage cheese and noodles' or 'lazy man pierogies.' It's a great comfort food and can be made with any kind of noodle. It could be a side dish, but we always enjoyed it as a meal.
Provided by Brandi Rose
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Polish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in melted butter until softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir butter and onion mixture, cottage cheese, sour cream, sea salt, and black pepper into the noodles. Place the pot over medium heat; cook and stir until heated through and warm, 5 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 584.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES
The name of the recipe may sound odd, but it is fantastic! My husband and I love to make this for breakfast on lazy weekends. Serve with syrup.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cottage cheese, flour, oil, and eggs in a large bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 147.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Cottage cheese and fresh green onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes make this salad great with spaghetti or other Italian faves!
Provided by RANDIMARTIN
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 458.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
DRY JELL-O SALAD (JELLO) COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD
I could eat the whole bowl by myself! This is a great recipe for those who don't like Jell-O since you use it dry and it gives a totally different texture than traditional Jell-O salads. Hint: if you use orange flavored Jell-O use mandarin oranges instead of pineapple.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Gelatin
Time 10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix together in order given.
- Chill for 2 hours.
FAST-AND-FABULOUS EGG AND COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is the easiest and best egg casserole I have tried so far. My sweet mother-in-law shared this recipe with me. I make 3 or 4 at the time and keep them in the freezer to take to gatherings, feed guests, or surprise kids. Green chilies make it pop!
Provided by OLGA HUNT
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a 10x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green chiles, butter, flour, bacon, and baking powder together in a large bowl; pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 274.1 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1129.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CRUSTLESS COTTAGE CHEESE MINI QUICHES
These crustless cottage cheese quiches are simple to make and vegetables can be interchanged with what you have. If you want a knock off of the pricey souffle sold at a local cafe chain, just add puff pastry to the bottom of a pie tin.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a jumbo 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Combine eggs, cottage cheese, and milk in a blender or Vitamix®. Blend on low speed to combine, 1 to 5 seconds. Pour mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add broccoli, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, and bell pepper to cottage cheese mixture; add garlic salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Divide mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of a quiche comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 358.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
COTTAGE CHEESE FLUFF
Canned fruit and packaged gelatin are the convenient keys to this dish. It's not your ordinary salad. You can vary the flavor of gelatin or the type of fruits to suit your family's tastes.-Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and gelatin powder. Stir in the oranges, pineapple and pecans if desired. Just before serving, fold in the whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.
COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Cottage cheese is jazzed up in this light and refreshing side dish. This is a great change-of-pace salad for any time of year. With crunchy fresh veggies and zesty ranch dressing, you'll enjoy every bite!-Lynn Penner, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
COTTAGE CHEESE
This is a quick and easy way to make homemade cottage cheese.
Provided by Lu
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour milk into a small pot; bring to a boil. Add vinegar and remove from heat. Stir mixture slowly until curds form, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour mixture into a colander lined with cheesecloth. Allow liquid whey to drain off as curds cool, about 15 minutes. Season curds with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD
This is a light fruit salad that goes well with chicken or pork. The cottage cheese keeps it from being overly sweet. Please note prep time includes chilling time. Kids like this, too!
Provided by Terri F.
Categories Fruit
Time 3h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together cottage cheese and dry jello.
- Add the Cool Whip and mix thoroughly.
- Add fruit cocktail and nuts (if desired) and mix.
- Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
COTTAGE CHEESE BAKE
Yummy high-protein and low-fat recipe. You can use low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese.
Provided by Mandie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix cottage cheese, spinach, eggs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling along the edges, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 466.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
COTTAGE CHEESE PEROGIES
Very easy recipe to make, and a wonderful twist to an ordinary perogy. These cheese filled perogies taste great just boiled or fried with a little butter. Eat them with sour cream and you will have a wonderful dinner. You can easily double or triple the recipe and place extras in the freezer.
Provided by BRIDY
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, egg yolks, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and baking powder. Pour in the vegetable oil and cold water, and mix or knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, and cut into 3 inch circles using a glass, can, or cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of the cottage cheese filling onto each circle. Fold in half, and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the perogies into the water, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they float. Remove from water with a slotted spoon, and place on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 373.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
QUICK COTTAGE CHEESE
Steps:
- Pour the skim milk into a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat to 120 degrees F. Remove from the heat and gently pour in the vinegar. Stir slowly for 1 to 2 minutes. The curd will separate from the whey. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a colander lined with a tea towel and allow to sit and drain for 5 minutes. Gather up the edges of the cloth and rinse under cold water for 3 to 5 minutes or until the curd is completely cooled, squeezing and moving the mixture the whole time. Once cooled, squeeze as dry as possible and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the salt and stir to combine, breaking up the curd into bite-size pieces as you go. If ready to serve immediately, stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream. If not, transfer to a sealable container and place in the refrigerator. Add the half and half or heavy cream just prior to serving.
SIMPLE COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES
These are an old favorite of mine. I use small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese. They come out thin and delicate, somewhere between a classic pancake and a crepe. A nice addition to a reduced-carb diet.
Provided by Karyn Andrea
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Strain cottage cheese in a sieve fitted over a bowl, pressing down occasionally, until cottage cheese has dried out, about 1 hour.
- Beat eggs in a medium bowl; add cottage cheese, flour, melted butter, and salt. Mix until just blended.
- Heat butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat; drop large spoonfuls of batter into the melted butter. Sprinkle blueberries into batter. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 221.2 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 632 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES
A breakfast of cottage cheese with ketchup and pepper might seem scandalous to some, but to President Nixon it was standard morning fare. The cottage cheese in these flapjacks adds nice texture and an old-fashioned flavor reminiscent of blintzes. If you want to top them with something red, I suggest strawberry syrup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese and butter until blended. Add flour; stir just until moistened., Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 234mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.
COTTAGE CHEESE MEAT LOAF
"Putting cottage cheese in meat loaf makes it wonderfully moist," assures Maggie Slocum of Lindon, Utah.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Drain; let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
FAMOUS COTTAGE CHEESE DIP
This is a recipe I developed to copy a tasty dip that came from our favorite local mexican restaurant when my husband and I were in college at Michigan State University. It's pretty close to the real thing! A very simple and easy dip to serve with tortilla chips and salsa.
Provided by joannarose
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all above ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
- For best results, use regular cottage cheese and sour cream, rather than reduced fat.
- This will help form a thicker dip.
- Enjoy!
COTTAGE CHEESE JELLO
As our family expands each year with marriages, etc...we try to incorporate favorite dishes of the new in-laws to our holiday celebrations, so that they feel a part of our event and not an outsider. This is a recipe my sister-in-law's grandmother always made and I am happy to add it to our collection.
Provided by Sherri L.
Categories Gelatin
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cottage cheese and Jello.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Refrigerate until set.
COTTAGE CHEESE - DILL DIP
Serve in a green, red or pepper shell for great presentation. Lower fat dip from Better Homes & Gardens "New Dieters Cookbook". Cook time is refrigeration time.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor bowl or blender container place all ingredients.
- Cover and process or blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve with vegetable dippers.
BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH SOUR CREAM AND COTTAGE CHEESE
Rich and cheesy but not too dry. My family loves this and we have it for all our big meals.
Provided by Carolinagirl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Reserve 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese for later use
- Mix mild Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and egg together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Pour macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 419.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh cottage cheese: Look for cottage cheese with a firm texture and no signs of moisture or discoloration.
- Drain the cottage cheese properly: Draining the cottage cheese removes excess moisture, resulting in a creamier and more flavorful dish.
- Combine cottage cheese with a variety of ingredients: Cottage cheese can be paired with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a variety of dishes. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorites.
- Use cottage cheese as a substitute for other ingredients: Cottage cheese can be used as a substitute for sour cream, mayonnaise, or ricotta cheese in many recipes.
- Enjoy cottage cheese as a healthy snack: Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and calcium, making it a healthy and satisfying snack.
Conclusion:
Cottage cheese is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. Its mild flavor and creamy texture make it a great addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a light lunch, or a hearty dinner, cottage cheese is a great option. With its high protein content and variety of nutrients, cottage cheese is a nutritious and satisfying choice for any meal.
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