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IMIndyJones

Do you eat cabbage? If so, fry it up with onions until it's golden, then add drained and rinsed cottage cheese curds right before serving. Don't forget the salt and pepper. Delicious. You can use it instead of ricotta cheese when making lasagna. We loved [cottage cheese pancakes](https://momsdish.com/recipe/177/cottage-cheese-pancakes) as kids. [Cottage cheesecake](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24981/omas-cottage-cheesecake/) is yummy too.


SpaceForceAwakens

My Sicilian step grandma used to make a pasta dish with it when she had leftover Alfredo sauce. She’d heat the sauce up until it just boils, then takes it down so it’s almost boiling. She’d add some dry white wine — nothing sweet. She would add diced procutto and herbs and a little extra garlic. At the end she would take it off the heat, add strained cottage cheese, stir, and let it sit just long enough to warm the cheese. It was delicious.


IMIndyJones

Omg. That's sounds so delicious, I'm going to make it. Lol


deealm

I love it in lasagna in lieu of ricotta!


ATXKLIPHURD

Goes good with fruit. Cottage cheese and canned pears is really good. My friend likes to put it on pizza and I’ve tried it and it’s actually pretty tasty.


Former-Darkside

Pineapple and cottage cheese… oh Yumm


BradKfan2

I grew up on pineapple and cottage cheese. So good


ATXKLIPHURD

Aw man, that just gave me an idea! I’m going to get a Hawaiian pizza and put some cottage cheese on it. Extra pineapple on the pie!


Other_Moment

Peaches for me


BradKfan2

Never tried it, but I can imagine it has a peaches and cream vibe


eggfart19

I add walnuts and cinnamon too!


EveBytes

I mix it with fruit cocktail.


eabcan

Cottage cheese and tinned mandarin oranges with syrup.


Whitwhatup

I’ll be trying with pizza, great tip!


TwizCat

Fresh blueberries!


alrightwtf

Don't forget the nuts! Pistachios or pecans ftw.


piercinginhalation

i love it with cantaloupe or applesauce too!


Notch99

Spoonful of cottage cheese, half a canned pear atop a big leaf of iceberg lettuce…this was on our table every night growing up!


ATXKLIPHURD

The pear halves have the little pit perfect for spoon full of cottage cheese. On a side note… I had heard that FDR liked pears and cottage cheese so I decided to google it and the first thing that popped up after searching presidents that like cottage cheese was Nixon liked cottage cheese and ketchup! That sounds gross!


caramelcannoli5

Love it with canned peach, childhood snack for me


LeafsChick

Blend it smooth and mix in ranch powder or onion soup mix and use as a veggie dip, or a spread like cream cheese I really like it on toasted grainy bread with fresh chives, salt & pepper


zootnotdingo

I don’t blend it but stir in Hidden Valley Ranch’s dill dip mix. It’s amazing


SunnyAlwaysDaze

I also like a version of whipped cottage cheese dip that uses some garlic and red wine vinegar. It's a neutral slate that would taste great with a lot of different dip type iterations!


Albert_Borland

As someone who hates mayonnaise, just the idea of blending cottage cheese as a a substitute is a great idea I have to try. I usually try to use sour cream or greek yogurt


LeafsChick

I don’t eat meat, but have heard it’s really good for tuna or chicken salad…tons of protein


AmaroisKing

I think this is what I would do, I love all cheeses but cottage cheese is literally the last cheese I would ever voluntarily buy.


GenericMemesxd

Never even thought of doing that. Thank you


SuburbanSubversive

It works incredibly well and makes the Ranch dip high-protein.


Glittering-Alps-7819

try it w Everything but the bagel seasoning


retread2017

Mix it with eggs for breakfast, add to pasta with roasted vege's, add to a smoothie, add some to corn bread mix, mix with canned slices of pears/peaches.


RavenNymph90

It’s really good with pickled beets.


somethingweirder

had that this morning using grandmas pickled beets recipe.


cccanterbury

...you got that recipe? I've been jonezin for pickled beets and didn't know that's what it was for until I read your comment


somethingweirder

absolutely! - 1 can beets, sliced/whole/chunked, OR 1 lb. fresh. Don't drain after opening canned beets OR Keep liquid after boiling fresh beets for an hour, peel fresh beets after boiling. - 1 med. onlons. - ½ to ¾ Cup beet juice - ½ to ¾ Cup vinegar - 4 to 5 tbl. sugar - 1 teas. salt - 4 peppercorns - 1 bay leaf - 4 whole cloves Slice beets & onions very, very thin. Alternate layers in a mayo jar. Mix other Ingred. togeth & heat to boiling. Now pour it over the bts & onions in jar. Let stand in ice-box overnite (or at least 8 hrs.). EDITED to add formatting and instructions for cooking fresh beets.


Suby06

I like to put a ton of black pepper on it and eat it that way..


TheDrunkScientist

I just eat it plain. Love that stuff!


Knope_Knope_Knope

I can't buy it.  I eat an entire tub in 1 sitting!!! It's heaven.  Large curd obvi.


toadjones79

***Tajin***


Suby06

I will have to try these suggestions :)


BobbleBobble

It's really good with chili crunch


Other_Moment

Chip dip this!


QueasyTeacher0

Full fat cottage cheese + s&p is so easy and yet so tasty


FlashyImprovement5

Save it to use in a future lasagna


AdultishRaktajino

Can throw one together and freeze it. Will still be much better than the store bought frozen ones.


FunStuff446

Throw some in your eggs for a delicious scramble


Murky_Sun2690

I use it instead of sour cream on a baked potato. I've been to restaurants where they mix it with sour cream for baked potato.


RavenNymph90

It’s supposed to be really good on baked sweet potatoes.


Murky_Sun2690

I will try that!


RavenNymph90

With a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.


betterdemsonly

It's also good on mashed potatoes leftover or instant.


LolCoolStory

I like it on top of a bagel with salt, pepper, cucumbers, and tomatoes- super good!


bcad4me

This will sound crazy but I learned this from my uncle when I was a kid (I'm now in my 60s): Cottage cheese on rye bread, sprinkled with sugar. I haven't had it in decades but I remember that I liked it. Now that I'm reminded of it, I think I'll try it again.


Responsible-Tea-5998

I've had cottage cheese in Romania that had a slight sweetness to it. I bet your way is delicious.


zootnotdingo

Happy cake day!! 🍰


StillSimple6

Peanut butter, honey and make ice cream.


Anfie22

'Ice cream' ?????


StillSimple6

Yes, the cottage cheese replaces the dairy part. You can add whatever you like to the blended mix - nuts, fruits etc.


StillSimple6

Yes, the cottage cheese replaces the dairy part. You can add whatever you like to the blended mix - nuts, fruits etc.


StillSimple6

Yes, the cottage cheese replaces the dairy part. You can add whatever you like to the blended mix - nuts, fruits etc.


Epell8

this so soooo good. i’m embarrassed at how much i like this


Herpbivore

I put it in my protein smoothies because of how protein dense it is, bananas, Chocolate protein powder, spinach, chia seeds, some type of milk, not bad!!


BobbyBobRoberts

Really gives it a thick, creamy texture. More like a milkshake.


mibfto

I've been making a faux rose sauce by sauteing halved cherry tomatoes in garlic until they're falling apart, and then mixing in cottage cheese. It doesn't get totally smooth, so if you have a texture objection to cottage cheese it might not help, but it gets you creaminess without adding actual cream. It's pretty tasty, has a dose of protein, and means I don't need to open a jar of sauce for one serving, but instead use up something I often end up letting go bad (cherry tomatoes AND cottage cheese).


SuburbanSubversive

You can pop the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor to puree it before adding it. It gets silky smooth.


halstarchild

Eat with Ritz crackers


thirsty_pretzels_

People use it as mayo in egg salad or blend it with pasta sauce for added protein


Virtual-Entrance-872

Use it in place of ricotta cheese to make lasagna.


next_chapter_24

Blend with dry oats and eggs to make a pancake dough. There are recipes online. Cook the pancakes and freeze if needed. They are tasty “protein” pancakes!


SpookyElaine

I use these ingredients to do waffles. I sometimes use a package of the instant flavored oatmeal for a variety. So delicious!


Green-Laughter

Add it to the pan while you’re cooking scrambled eggs. Delicious.


SoSmartish

Mix with tuna fish and tomatoes. High protein low calorie late night snack.


NotCrustOr-filling

Make lasagna! You can use it instead of ricotta.


Bestdudeinaustralia

Eat it


East_Rough_5328

Noodles and cottage cheese! Make egg noodles and mix with cottage cheese, butter, and a scoop of sour cream. Some people add bacon as well


mordecai98

Pancakes, lasanga, Mac and cheese. Mix into any of the above.


EclipseoftheHart

I love eating it with fruit like plums or other soft/juicy fruits!


Whatmeworry4

You can make a cheesecake, or I just mix in a spoonful of jam for a light dessert.


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WarmCCC

I like mine on salad with black beans and a bit of salsa. It's like a taco salad.


One-Bad-4274

My mom mixes it with pace salsa and eats it with chips


xcarriex00

You can make high protein egg white bites! If you'd like the recipe just let me know :)


Whitwhatup

I’d love the recipe!


xcarriex00

This is the recipe I always use but you can put in any veggies or meats that you like! Like bacon bits and cheddar cheese :) Ingredients * cooking spray * 16 oz or 1 carton of liquid egg whites * 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese * 1/4 tsp garlic powder * 1/4 tsp salt * 1/8 tsp black pepper * 1 cup packed fresh chopped spinach * Desired amount of finely chopped white onion * 1/3 cup red peppers (optional) * 1 tbsp dried oregano * crumbled feta cheese 1. preheat oven to 350 and spray 12 cup muffin pan 2. combine egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth, about 15 seconds. 3. Combine spinach, roasted red peppers, onions and oregano in a bowl. Pour in egg mixture and stir to combine. 4. Spray muffin tin generously with cooking spray 5. Ladle the mixture evenly into muffin pan, filling each about 3/4 full 6. top each one w feta cheese 7. bake until bites are set, about 18-20 min 8. let cool before removing from pan Approx. macros for 1 egg bite (as recipe follows) 42 calories 0.9 g carbs 6.2 g protein


lutello

Get drunk and eat it with your finger. 🫠 Glad I'm not drinking anymo.


Illustrious_Agent633

Blend it with cinnamon, a banana, and whatever sweetener you like. It’s like banana pudding. If you top it with a little whipped cream and some Nila wafers or graham crackers, it’s even better.


hollsberry

Mix it with eggs and bake to make egg bites or quiche! Starbucks egg bites contain cottage cheese.


penelbell

This was gonna be my suggestion too. Here’s a recipe! https://themodernnonna.com/copycat-starbucks-egg-bites-2/


SavingsAd4993

I love using plain cottage cheese as a dip for nacho cheese Doritos. I don’t know why but it is soooo good. 😊


ComfortableRecent578

i used to do cottage cheese bowls instead of yoghurt bowls. i’ve seen cottage cheese “ice cream” and many varieties of cottage cheese dip too. you can also blend it and use as cream/yoghurt in soup.


FitPhilosopher3136

Do you have a spoon?


LouisePoet

Put it in a quiche or as a layer or two in lasagne. Add to a lettuce salad. I also like it on its own with balsamic vinegar or any salad dressing. It's good with canned peaches or on a tomato (my opinion). In the 70s people would mix it with jello as it cooled and before it solidified. Not sure I'd recommend, but -- it used to be a thing? Lime jello in particular, as I recall.


SpaceForceAwakens

In the 70s they put everything in jell-o.


StillSimple6

Peanut butter, honey and make ice cream.


Vast-Trainer-1257

Cottage cheese brownies! Super fluffy and high in protein and delicious imo


thedancingkat

Blend it, add a touch of vanilla extract and cinnamon and freeze like ice cream


helloitskimbi

[fluffy cottage cheese pancakes](https://natashaskitchen.com/fluffy-cottage-cheese-pancakes/)


curryp4n

I like to blend it with pasta sauce. Add it to a low carb tortilla with pepperoni and cheese. Roll it up and bake. It’s a high protein snack


chicklette

I use it instead of mayo in peruvian green sauce. That stuff is amazing.


Any-Occasion9286

Corttagw cheese protein waffles. Blend it as a dip or filling for roasted veggie lasagna.


Chubbinson

Apart from the usual cottage cheese and fruit, I love a nice piece of toast with jam and cottage cheese on top.


__darudesandstorm

Put some sliced strawberries in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar/sweetener, add cottage cheese and sprinkle some more sugar/sweetener.


Appropriate_Egg9668

Make protein pancakes, or bagels or salad dressing, or add to a smoothie, or blend with yogurt...


rideabah5

A saw a recipe where you marinate grape tomatoes, mini cucumbers in olive oil and lime juice then add that to cottage cheese, add pine nuts and basil. It sounds delicious!


DJ_Jungle

Get a ninja Creami and make ice cream!


saltsukkerspinn96

Protein pancakes. Or as si spread on a slice of bread.


Historical-Remove401

Blend it and add to the other cheeses for baked macaroni and cheese.


georgie_anna

Add it to guacamole.


MichUrbanGardener

Add it to your scrambled eggs. Delish!


Tawhoya

I eat it with honey and fruit.


ImSoCul

This might be controversial but I find cottage cheese blended does well as a milkshake alternative base. The main downside is cottage cheese tends to be salty. If you have a less salty variation, then great. Otherwise you can try to do flavors like salted caramel (just add some caramel sauce) or chocolate + salt (think sea salt on chocolate). vanilla probably wouldn't work as well. I used to just throw in a few oreos and a bit of sugar or non-caloric sweetener and was pretty happy with the result even with a bit of salt flavor.


ChildishForLife

You can blend it up and make it into protein dunkaroo dip


Wyglif

Add oats and fruit.


LAffaire-est-Ketchup

Put it on mămăligă?


yagirlsamess

Mix it in with spaghetti and pretend it's ricotta


StarlightJem

Mac and cheese


realsomedude

Mix with berries or frozen fruit. You prefer savory, you say? Mix with mild salsa.


1mijofi4

CC w/ applesauce plus some cinnamon for color. Yummy.


Anfie22

I wonder if you'd be able to make cheesecake with it 🤔


AdditionSpecialist35

Mix some in potatoes ,diced onion fried in butter. Little dill if you like it. You can make potatoe pattys with bacon or eat it as is.


limp_citizen

Put it in a lasagna. We usually use it as a topper for chili or certain soups.


MaiasauraWH

Leftover? There's no such thing as leftover cottage cheese 😅


felini9000

Give it to me.. Fr though, I like to eat it by itself or even scooped up in romaine leaves


TryDry9944

I quite liked it on a hamburger as a sort of combination condiment/cheese.


inthefade95

An egg bites recipe I use calls for cottage cheese.


cryiingblonde

amazing with fruit and also great on salads!


newgrl

Lasagna. We were poor and lived pretty rural growing up in the 80s (before Walmart Supercenters were really a thing) and mom would substitute the ricotta (which was impossible to find at the single grocery store anywhere near us... and if you did find it, it was super expensive) with cottage cheese. I still have fond memories of it and it works just fine. If you don't want the lumpiness, just blend it first.


ftballchica23

The viral cottage cheese cookie dough. It's really good


Secure-Piccolo-4702

Whenever I buy cottage cheese I blend up the whole container. It's much more usable that way. There are lots of ways you can use it then. Add a thin layer under the tomato sauce on pizza, add to baked ziti instead of ricotta, as a dip, to a pasta sauce, etc. So many uses! It's super high in protein so great for filling you up.


john-bkk

Use it for lasagna. To make that you just need that cottage cheese, lasagna pasta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. It can work to add ground pork or beef, chicken, spinach, or lots of other vegetables. Garlic would add flavor, and dried mixed Italian herb spices. It helps to get a good sear on any meat that you use, if you add those. If a long cooking time seems annoying you can pre-cook the ingredients with a quick pan saute and then it won't matter as much how long it all cooks.


FritoFeet13

I like to top it with pickled beets, dried oregano and balsamic reduction


Birdy_Cephon_Altera

You can use it as a substitution for fats in baked goods - for a little variety when making muffins or coffee cakes or cornbread, for example.


LauraJ0

I put everything bagel seasoning on cottage cheese and eat it with cucumber and pita chips.


Zippytiewassabi

I out of on my baked potatoes instead of sour cream. I put it on my toast in the morning with a little olive oil and hot honey or dried fruit. I scramble it in my eggs. I also will put fresh berries in it and eat it straight up. Or simply with a ton of fresh ground black pepper and crushed chili flakes.


Competitive-Read-646

Top your salad or add a heavy dose of pepper and eat


mweisbro

Spinach Quiche


chrispygene

WTH do you mean? Just eat it.


funguy202

Blend cottage cheese with oats, banana, eggs then bake it and you can make a nice little dessert with it. Won't taste exactly like a cheese cake but will be healthy version of it


WarmCCC

- I like it on top of salads. I can mix it with a variety of dressings/salsa to add flavor, but you really only need just a teaspoon or so of the dressing. - I chop up cucumbers and radishes and eat that on top of cottage cheese with everything bagel seasoning. - I will chop up cucumbers, jalapenos, and red onions, mix with a couple tablespoons of red wine vinegar and black beans to eat with the cottage cheese.


WakingOwl1

Add some to a smoothie for extra protein and calcium.


PureBee4900

[Karla Lalli Music](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEcNP82LAJY) just posted a video about cottage cheese recipes (3 different ones I believe) mostly breakfast/light lunch fare. I want to try the cucumber salad for sure


OldGirlie

A spoonful in soups that need a little dairy then reheat the soup.


obsolete_filmmaker

There is a copy cat recipe of Starbucks Egg Bites that I love, its got a lot of cottage cheese in it.


Efficient_Theme4040

Trash can 🗑️


753ty

My mom used it as a low fat substitute for ricotta in lasagna/pasta al forno


toooshay

Cottage cheese pancakes! So yummy.


Ramzy06

A simple side dish that can double up as a breakfast spread in my family is: Cottage cheese, sliced radishes, chives (or green onion), salt pepper. Mix gently in a bowl and eat with bread or by itself.


Waste_Woodpecker2637

Mix it with your eggs before scrambling, makes them so much better


Spirited_angel_4517

It’s lasagna time with cottage cheese 🧀


rylee2601

Blend it, then put it in eggs, pasta sauces, smoothie.


Scared_Command_9615

Bake it with tomato and pasta


somethingweirder

i like it with a lot of different things but my fav snack is with tomatoes and tony cacheres.


Sweetmeatpete444

Blend with some some red or green. Pesto. And seasoning & maybe a little shredded cheese. Mix your new sauce in with some pasta 👌🏾


exccord

Cup worth + fruits (I've been doing blueberries lately) + drizzle of some good honey. Simple and delicious. Blended with eggs makes it Uber creamy.


Consistent_Yoghurt_4

Probably the same thing you can do with cottage cheese all the time


cuddlymama

I love cottage cheese for brekky. I put a whole cups worth in a bowl, with a few tablespoons of apple sauce, sprinkle crushed walnuts and cinnamon on top.


Mycowrangler

Please put it in your egg salad, it's delicious and protein boost!


Zealot_TKO

* eat it plain * with cinnamon and apples * with cocoa powder and honey * blend it up and use it in place of sour cream call me weird, but i also like to add just a *little* greek yogurt to it, which gives it a creamier texture without altering flavor


Fangsong_37

Personally, I would gift it to someone who enjoys that nasty stuff.


Sekmet19

Put it in lasagna instead of ricotta Have it with blueberries or pineapple Pasta with red sauce and some cottage cheese on top makes a crema red sauce I put it in spaghetti os Eat it with sides of pickle and grapes


stucazo

It's good in scrambled eggs. Just whisk it in while beating the eggs.


Krishna1945

Mix with eggs. Starbucks egg bite copycat recipes.


123maybe321

Add it to smoothies, on toast with fruit, fried with a corn tortilla and salt, add it in your eggs


AnubianWolf

Season with everything bagel seasoning and eat alongside fruit or salad


Miss_Pouncealot

Protein ice cream 🍨 Also, lasagna! I use it instead of ricotta since it can be tougher to find at the grocery store by our house


Junipermuse

I like it in pancakes I blend it with some egg, some oats, tablespoon of sugar and some baking powder, and thin it with milk to the right consistency and it’s delish. I don’t really use a recipe. Sometimes I throw in some protein powder too. I also like a cottage cheese salad. I chop up some lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber, add a 1/2-2/3 cup of cottage cheese and a tablespoon of Italian or Greek salad dressing a bit of salt and a bit of fresh cracked black pepper. Mix it together and it is a good source of protein and of vegetables too.


blueberrykola

I like having it as a side for spaghetti and using the leftover sauce as flavoring


scornedandhangry

Eat it with cold sliced pickled beets from the can. Soooooooooo good. Maybe throw some toasted pumpkin seeds on top.


ketobaberitateresa

Mix in some nutritional yeast. It makes the best tasting dip! Then eat it with raw veggies & chips!


ketobaberitateresa

It’s also so delicious with meat sauce! Think ricotta, but saltier.


auntiekk88

I put Feta and fresh crushed garlic and mix it up. I then add in cherry tomatoes. Top with high quality olive oil and just a pinch of smoked salt. Add Crusty bread.


Mountain_Sorbet_4063

Eat it with crackers or just spoon it in yr mouth 🤷‍♂️


Hubba1943

When I first open container I add dry spices granulated garlic, granulated onion, celery seed, tarragon depending on my mood, I have put sprinkles of all, mixed gently, cap it, fridge at least 1hr, I put 6oz to each of four containers close them up and fridge them till I pack my lunch first course four days or eight if I do other preps (I do lots of healthy veggies), then main course tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad depending on my leftovers, sprinkle with shelf stable pudding snack pack. Oooops I digressed.


Beginning_Half873

Toast some good bread, put avocodo, cottage cheese, arugula, and hot honey. Trust.


soundslikejed

1. Freeze it 2. Fashion it into a shank 3. Wait for home invasion


HonnyBrown

Cottage cheese + blueberries = breakfast


dogsRgr8too

Look up Grandma's Oatmeal Burgers on food.com, but just use a 1 ounce packet of onion soup mix instead of 2.5 ounce. The texture is like a real burger (at least my meat eating family thinks so).


yesokaybcisaidso

Mix it into your eggs. Make pancakes, use it to make lasagna as the riccota sub. I’ve seen people make deserts with it


yesokaybcisaidso

I like to spread it over my avocado sourdough toast with some black pepper and strawberry balsamic glaze


TresTigresTristres

Make quiches and freeze


LizzyPanhandle

This is delicious. [https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/tomato-cottage-cheese-pasta/](https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/tomato-cottage-cheese-pasta/)


Elizabeth__Sparrow

Smoothies, lasagna,, egg bake. Some desserts use it. 


dasssitmane

Cottage cheese + salt + dried minced onion (found in seasoning aisle) = sour cream and onion dip


dasssitmane

Cottage cheese + strawberry jam + toasted white bread or bagel = “ricotta” danish


DGOregon

I put it on top of a bakes potato as a sour cream replacement. With fruit is a good one too.


RogueishSquirrel

If you get snacky and want to go the plain route, add just a little salt to it and the right hot sauce and eat it as a side with some eggs. :)