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These cottage cheese recipes are easy, healthy, and taste delicious. Not only do they add tons of protein, but you can’t taste it at all. You’ll find desserts, breakfasts, and even savory options included.
My favorite ways to use cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is making a comeback, and I am here for it! I love eating it plain, but it’s easy to incorporate into everyday meals to add protein, creaminess, or a combination of both. Per half-cup serving, there are 14 grams of protein and very few carbs and fat.
Below, you’ll find my top recipes with cottage cheese that everyone will adore. Each of these recipes works with any cottage cheese (full-fat, low-fat, or non-fat), and I promise you, you won’t be able to taste it.
Whether you want to find new ways to add protein to your favorite dishes or you’re a cottage cheese pro looking for new ways to enjoy it, I hope you find something you love!
Easy Cottage Cheese Recipes
1
Cottage Cheese Waffles
My cottage cheese waffles are crisp on the outside while fluffy in the middle. They require just three ingredients and are perfect for meal prep or a quick breakfast.
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2
3-Ingredients Cottage Cheese Pancakes
I love these cottage cheese pancakes. They need just 3 ingredients to make and yield thick and fluffy pancakes. They have no added sugar, so top them with berries, maple syrup, or anything you like.
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3
Egg Bites With Cottage Cheese
These were inspired by the Starbucks Egg Bites, but I reckon these are SO much better (and healthier!). I like to meal prep these on the weekend and enjoy them as a quick, protein-packed breakfast.
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4
Cottage Cheese Eggs
Adding cottage cheese to scrambled eggs is my secret way to make them even creamier (and higher in protein). They seamlessly cook into the eggs.
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5
Cottage Cheese Wraps
When I'm watching my carbs, these wraps feature eggs and cottage cheese blended together and baked into a pliable wrap. Each wrap easily makes two servings and they hold up very well.
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6
2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels
I love bagels, and these cottage cheese bagels satisfy the cravings. I typically bake them in the oven, but I've included my speedy air fryer method, too. Bonus? They need just two ingredients.
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7
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
This cottage cheese pizza crust needs two ingredients to make and yields the most crispy, chewy crust ever. I've started making this for my family's weekly pizza nights!
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8
Lasagna With Cottage Cheese
This is my mom's lasagna recipe, and for the record, this was trendy BEFORE cottage cheese had its renaissance. It's hearty, cheesy, and so delicious.
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9
Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Most cottage cheese flatbread recipes don't use any flour, but mine does. The reason for this is because it looks and tastes like flatbread. These make fabulous quesadillas, sandwiches, or even a tortilla pizza.
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10
Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Pasta and protein don't typically go together, but adding cottage cheese to a classic pasta sauce turns it into a powerhouse meal. I recommend using the best quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor.
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11
Cottage Cheese Queso
I'm not kidding when I say this cottage cheese queso tastes like actual queso. It needs just three ingredients and takes seconds to make.
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12
Cottage Cheese Alfredo
No one can resist a creamy Alfredo sauce, and using cottage cheese as the base keeps the creaminess but cuts out the excess fat and calories. It's freezer-friendly, too.
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13
Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
Confession- I am an egg salad snob, so when I tested making a cottage cheese egg salad, it had to be sensational. This one looks and tastes like a classic egg salad, you won't miss the excess mayo!
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14
Whipped Cottage Cheese
Whipped cottage cheese is so versatile. I like to eat it like I do Greek yogurt (topped with berries, granola, and peanut butter), but it's also great with savory seasonings.
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15
Cottage Cheese Dip
When you want a protein-packed appetizer, turn to this cottage cheese dip. It's creamy, easy to make, and tastes like a classic homestyle dip.
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16
Cottage Cheese Chips
Who knew that baking drops of cottage cheese would result in crispy and crunchy chips? You can add some fun seasonings like everything but the bagel seasoning or garlic powder to change things up.
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17
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
I love using Greek yogurt in my banana breads, so replacing it with cottage cheese was seamless. It's just as moist and fluffy and the added protein is a plus!
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18
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
I eat ice cream almost everyday, so this cottage cheese ice cream has been a game changer. It's easy to make and a blank canvas, so I just change up the flavor to whatever I'm craving.
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19
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is airy, fluffy, and so satisfying. It doesn't need any refined sugar, so makes a healthy dessert.
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20
Cottage Cheese Pudding
Confession- I eat this cottage cheese pudding after my workouts! It has tons of protein but full of chocolate flavor, so tastes like a treat.
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21
Cottage Cheese Brownies
These fudgy cottage cheese brownies need just four ingredients and bake up in under 20 minutes. They do taste a little healthy, so feel free to fold through chunks of chocolate.
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22
Cottage Cheese Cookies
Bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with cottage cheese hidden in them. I promise you, they are thick, chewy, and loaded with mouthfuls of chocolate chips.
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23
Cottage Cheese Muffins
I love these cottage cheese muffins! They are easy to make and while I usually add chocolate chips, they are great with blueberries, bananas, or a mix of both.
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24
Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This cottage cheese cheesecake is my #1 favorite dessert to make with cottage cheese. It tastes like a classic New York cheesecake, and comes together with very little prep!
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Frequently asked questions
What if I don’t like the consistency of cottage cheese?
You’ll notice that I suggest whipped cottage cheese in most of my recipes. This completely removes lumps or curds and has a texture identical to yogurt.
Is there a suitable replacement for cottage cheese?
While I’m yet to find something similar in consistency and nutrition, non-fat Greek yogurt is the best alternative to use in any of the above recipes.
Which brand of cottage cheese is best?
I prefer Good Culture or Daisy’s cottage cheese, but use any brand that you enjoy the taste of.
Cottage Cheese Recipes: 3 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Make the easiest cottage cheese pancakes with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Add the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth
- Preheat a hot skillet or pan over medium heat. Once hot, add some oil. Drop 1/8-cup portions of pancake batter and cover the pan. Cook the pancakes for two minutes, flip, and cook for another minute. Repeat the process until all the pancakes are cooked up.
- Serve the pancakes immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSodium: 151mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 147IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 10g
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