Cottage cheese HOW DO I?

chkn_WANG_Train

I want to like cottage cheese SO bad, such a power food!!! How/what do you eat it with?!

I just bought some Nancy's Organic low fat cottage cheese, it's so packed with Protein and I need this in my diet, being a vegetarian it is very hard to keep my protein / fat / carb ratio where I am happy and feeling prime. Cottage cheese seems like my miracle cheese/yogurt thing....... but today was literally the first bite I've ever taken in my life, I have always refused. What do you recommend? What's your favorite way to indulge on the curds?

LeanButNotMean44

My favorite way is to mix in a spoonful of low sugar orange marmalade. Yum! Disclaimer: not a good idea if you don't like orange marmalade.

lintino

Mix 2Tbl cottage cheese with 2Tbl whipped cream cheese. Spread on one toasted multi grain waffle. On a second toasted waffle spread no sugar fruit preserves. Place together like a sandwich for breakfast. about 310 calories. very yummy

hannah_ryann

I usually eat it by itself with salt/pepper, but I've eaten it

Bagel, cottage cheese, tuna on top. Toasted if you're into that.

Cottage cheese and shredded buffalo chicken in a tortilla wrap. Maybe some hummus to hold it all together. DELISH.

I don't particularly love cottage cheese for the taste, but I love the protein it packs.

ngressman

Cottage cheese and fruits- usually peaches or strawberries.

wolfchild59

I love cottage cheese so I just eat it plain. But I don't tend to eat it very often anymore because the sodium is so high and the low sodium versions taste kind of funky.

But I would tell you that if you don't like, don't force yourself to eat it. There are other ways to get protein. Look for some plain Greek yogurt and sweeten it with some stevia or honey, or even just regular cheeses, rather than the cottage cheese.

And assuming that if you're eating cheese you're okay with eggs as well, so hardboiled eggs as a snack are great (or scrambled, fried, poached, etc).

wolfchild59

I usually eat it by itself with salt/pepper, but I've eaten it

Bagel, cottage cheese, tuna on top. Toasted if you're into that.

Cottage cheese and shredded buffalo chicken in a tortilla wrap. Maybe some hummus to hold it all together. DELISH.

I don't particularly love cottage cheese for the taste, but I love the protein it packs.

She's a vegetarian.

bitsyland

I have eaten it with sliced peaches in natural juices since I was a kid...Love it for a sweet treat

hannah_ryann

Ha! Whoops. Ignore the meat-eater's post then.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

I drain and rinse canned pears or peaches and eat cottage cheese with either. I have to be in a mood for cc lol

Elle562018

I eat it with few slices of fresh pineapple. I don't like cottage cheese either but I eat them because of the nutrients.

chkn_WANG_Train

These responses are amazing. I stopped eating yogurt because I'm trying to reduce the amount of fat in my diet, most greek yogurts I've found just add cream to make it as nice and thick as it is, and I don't want to add sugar anywhere in my diet really.

I'm sure I'll figure it out by experimentation, this is going to be exciting.

I don't like meat substitutes and I can only eat SO many eggs. I feel like there is a place cottage cheese will fit just perfectly, just have to find it. I barely dip into sodium, so I can't imagine that hurting my efforts. I'm more of a pepper girl, so I like that idea, just something to balance it out.

chkn_WANG_Train

I do eat fish sometimes, but only because I have a hard time keeping my protein levels up.

KenosFeoh

I like to mix it with chopped tomatoes and season with lemon pepper.

I also have a cottage cheese cake (low fat) recipe. Or I used to. (I should check.)

KenosFeoh

Oh, and you can make divine rolls with it, too (if you're not opposed to whole wheat).

wolfchild59

These responses are amazing. I stopped eating yogurt because I'm trying to reduce the amount of fat in my diet, most greek yogurts I've found just add cream to make it as nice and thick as it is, and I don't want to add sugar anywhere in my diet really.

I'm sure I'll figure it out by experimentation, this is going to be exciting.

I don't like meat substitutes and I can only eat SO many eggs. I feel like there is a place cottage cheese will fit just perfectly, just have to find it. I barely dip into sodium, so I can't imagine that hurting my efforts. I'm more of a pepper girl, so I like that idea, just something to balance it out.

Try Fage Greek Yogurt. It's an actual traditional twice strained yogurt that you can get in 0% fat versions. And there aren't any added sugars, only whatever natural sugar there is from the lactose, the same as the sugars in the cottage cheese. I do the 0% Fage with a packet or two of sugar free sweetener and it's great. Maybe add some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for an extra kick. I'll even mix in a few tablespoons of pureed pumpkin along with the pumpkin pie spice and that's my favorite.

And, believe it or not, I've actually done cottage cheese with a serving or two of unsweetened dark cocoa powder. It was very rich and quite tasty.

bdazzle55

I personally really like cottage cheese with blueberries! Really yummy combo

frenchfacey

sometimes with clementines and apples

sometimes with a sprinkle of lawrys

or mixed with salsa and scooped on corn chips

but i really really love putting a scoop on like a plate of hot lasagna or chili.

if you dont like it, dont force yourself so much other good healthy foods

giggitygoo

I use it in lasagna and ziti dishes instead of ricotta for the extra protein, and because it's usually much cheaper.

I also eat it with honey and berries as a dessert. Super yum

Silver_Star

I cant stand cottage cheese by itself...sooo...
For dinner. I mixed :

cottage cheese,
one egg,
cumin
black pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
check for salt


blend it all and make Pancakes!!!!:drinker:

ldrosophila

So I take it you enjoyed it?

If you did I love mine on baked potato, with fruit especially pineapples, on salad, or I like it with lemon pepper, tomatoes, and onion

kaypat09

I'm a vegetarian too!

I usually eat cottage cheese with either pineapple or a tablespoon of strawberry/blackberry preserves.

Or I'll mix in a tablespoon of almond butter / peanut butter / nutella.

Or I'll mix it with tomato sauce and eat with pasta/veggies- it makes it really creamy and delicious!

MBCook2

Yummy ideas, everyone! Bump bump!

THuffman1967

I eat cottage cheese almost every day! Usually with just a little pepper, but sometimes I'll eat it with fruit instead. Had some yesterday with fresh pineapple. Delish!

GoTeamMeaghan

I'm vegetarian too and I get anywhere from130-170g of protein a day. Feel free to check out my diary for ideas.


...and I Looooove cottage cheese!

Car0lynnM

Just eat it. Salt and pepper.
In another life, I used it as a dip with nacho Doritos. Oh heaven.
Drop a spoonful in a bowl of chili. Delish.

SammiSpring

I love cottage cheese, and like it plain. But black pepper mixed in is delicious as well!

xMuscles

i LOVE it. sometimes ill mix in cinnamon and truvia. and sometimes ill add a scoop of almond butte

JenniTheVeggie

Awesome ideas so far...here are some ways I eat mine:

Salt & Pepper
Capers (YUM!)
Sunflower Seeds
Chia Seeds

clarkeje1

Smoke weed. Anything will taste good

his_kid1

I like to make a dip using cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and things like garlic powder, chopped green onion, dill, parsley, onion powder (I blend till it is smooth). Can use as a topping for a baked potato, dip for veggies, in a wrap, etc.

Can also blend it with an egg and some herbs to use as the cheese layer in lasagna or baked pasta