5 Ways to Use Cottage Cheese in Everyday Meals
Wondering how to use cottage cheese beyond eating it on its own? Try it in smoothies, guacamole, dips, lasagna, or a savory toast topping. Here are five ideas for everyday meals and snacks.
1 Blend It into Fruit Smoothies
Blend cottage cheese with fresh or frozen fruit, milk, and ice. Blending smooths the curds and adds a creamy texture to your drink.
2 Stir It into Guacamole
Try replacing up to half the avocado in your usual guacamole with cottage cheese. Serve it with vegetables, crackers, or tortilla chips.
3 Make a Creamy Dip
Cottage cheese can form the base of a savory dip. Blend it with white beans and roasted garlic, then serve with vegetables or crackers.
For a complete recipe, try The Dairy Alliance’s Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip.
4 Use It in Lasagna
Use cottage cheese in place of ricotta in your usual lasagna filling. Choose small-curd cottage cheese if you prefer smaller curds throughout the dish.
5 Turn It into a Savory Toast Topping
Blend cottage cheese with garlic, olive oil, and herbs to make a spread for toast.
Try Pizza Toast With Whipped Italian Cottage Cheese for a version with marinara sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and fresh basil.
Find More Dairy Recipe Ideas
Explore The Dairy Alliance’s dairy recipes for more ways to use milk, cheese, and yogurt in everyday cooking.
For information on protein and serving sizes, read about cottage cheese nutrition facts.
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian, nutrition, and weekly columnist for The Times-Picayune newspaper, covering the latest trends in the nutrition and the fitness industry. Check out MollyKimball.com.
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