6 Ways to Enjoy Cottage Cheese With All the Benefits, None of the Texture
These easy recipes make cottage cheese versatile and deliciously curd-free.
There's no denying it: Cottage cheese is making a comeback. Maybe it's the high-protein craze, maybe it's our renewed interest in retro, grandma-approved recipes—either way, this dairy product is suddenly everywhere again.
No matter the reason, this curd-filled champ is making appearances on TikTok—and selling out in stores.
But if you've picked up a container of Good Culture only to come back home and discover you hate the texture of the curds, well we've got good news. You can use this protein all-star in so many creative ways.
In overnight oats
Boost the creaminess of your overnight oats with a layer of blended cottage cheese on top. (Trust us, you'll want to blend for the ideal creamy texture!). We threw frozen strawberries into the blender, too, plus a teensy bit of maple syrup—the sweetness balances out cottage cheese's signature tang.
P.S. Did we mention this recipe packs in 14 grams of protein per serving?
Make a flatbread or wrap
Blend cottage cheese with eggs and herbs and bake for a gluten-free (protein-packed!) wrap that you can fill to your heart's content. We stuffed this one with pesto chicken, hummus and greens, but the flavor is versatile so you can try your go-to lunch fillings.
Get the Cottage Cheese Wrap Pinwheels recipe.
Blend into pasta sauces
Yep, this dreamy pesto pasta packs in the protein—17 grams per serving!—thanks in part to cottage cheese. For a super easy, nut-free take on pesto, we swapped in cottage cheese. It adds creaminess and body (and a good dose of protein!). Be sure to reserve some pasta cooking water for tossing the saucy pasta with kale before serving.
Get the Creamy Kale Pasta recipe.
Add to egg bites
You know the copycat recipes for Starbucks egg bites? Turns out our favorite knockoff—from Jennifer Garner (yes, the actress!)—features a generous dose of cottage cheese. She uses a hand mixer to froth up the eggs and cottage cheese, which leaves some curds still visible in the end.
Boost the creaminess of sauces and dips
This bright spread has a protein-packed secret: a hefty portion of cottage cheese is blended until smooth. You get to enjoy all the creamy (and protein-boosting!) benefits. We'll keep it our secret.
Bake them into chips
Spoon dollops of cottage cheese onto a baking sheet, flatten, and sprinkle on spices—then bake. No, they won't have the same crunch as a deep-fried potato chip. Yes, you'll still want to snack on them by the handful.
Get the Cottage Cheese Chips recipe.
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