Cottage Cheese

MariaLivingFit

This is so timely. For years and years I hated the stuff - mostly the texture. But, like I do with my kids, I kept making myself try it. Finally, this year I actually like it! Not sure what changed.... ?!?!?!

JenAndSome

I eat it with ground ancho chile pepper on it. Simply and delicious.

raiderrodney

I normally eat it every day for lunch at work. It's great plain but also good with blueberries, dates....about anything really. There is a big difference in flavor between brands to me....I prefer Daisy

Queen_JessieA

I like mine with pineapple (crushed) OR with cinnamon and a bit of splenda or other substitue (South Beach taught me this...it is actually pretty good ).

raiderrodney

I mix it in with my scrambled eggs before putting them in the pan. The cheese melts nice and makes the eggs fluffier. I also add a bit of black pepper and a pinch of salt.

Thanks! I'm trying this

changing4life

i like with with blueberries, strawberries, raisins, pineapple, tomatoes, plain, apple butter. There are endless possibilities. I usually eat the 2% small curd. Great protein, low carb. But, high in sodium...

angelcurry130

i grew up with my mom subbing ricotta with cottage cheese in lasagna and other Italian recipes (didn't even know what ricotta was until i was all grown up!)

tastes pretty good with a lot of fruits and veggies. like, avacados, peaches, strawberries, celery, tomatoes, pears...go nuts with it!

you can toss it in casseroles and fritattas instead of bogging down on cream or hard cheese. works with pancake batter and muffin batter (blend it smooth first to avoid funky lumps.) you could mix it with jello before it sets. mix it with some tuna and basil and stuff a tomato...possibilities are endless. play around with it.

Heaven71

Depends on what you like. I put salt and pepper on it sometimes, pizza sauce, other times I use fruit or cinnamon and a little sugar. I LOVE Cottage Cheese

Heaven71

I normally eat it every day for lunch at work. It's great plain but also good with blueberries, dates....about anything really. There is a big difference in flavor between brands to me....I prefer Daisy

I prefer Daisy as well.

JessMason24

Never realized there were so many different ideas...always trying to find something new for cottage cheese

b7bbs

I like to either mix my cottage cheese with yogurt and banana. or just eat with a side of sliced banana and strawberries.

My favorite cottage cheese, and the only one I will eat is, Friendship 2% (blue container). I absolutely love it! I could eat it straight out of the container with nothing else.

metacognition

Tastes great on its own, or eaten alongside a fruit like pineapple or grapes. Good way to boost your protein levels at a meal.

Also tastes great with vegetable soup.

P.S. Great Value 1% cottage cheese tastes really disgusting. It's watery and pretty sour / brine tasting.

Land 'O Lakes 2% is much better, with a richer flavor.

CM9178

Sorry I'm not help, I think cottage cheese is disgusting.

houlenberg

Love the idea of putting on top of a baked potato. Never would have thought of it and it adds a great deal of protein. Thanks!

KevinS62

Please don't laugh...

I have never tried cottage cheese, but I see that a lot of people eat it and like it..... so I got some cottage cheese...

How can I eat it?
What can I put in it?

Advices please!!!! Thank you pals!

Pepper.

78brownie_wechanged

Not laughing AT you. I've never tried it and don't plain on it. Based on the description I got turned off. Served sweet, salty, spicy, acquired taste, etc. You're bold! I commend you...as well as others that tried this, eggplant, and mushrooms

MightyDomo

Can use it to make bite sized cheesecakes as well, its different in texture and not as strong of a cheesecake flavor but it works.

Can also do a pumpkin pie pudding with it, 3/4 cup cottage cheese, 2 tbsp canned pumpkin (not canned pumpkin pie), 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (UN IsoSensations Vanilla is the best) and 2 tbsp of milk. Blend till smooth and you can put it in a crust if you want or chill and eat like a pudding cup. Adjust according to your tastes of course.

BeautifulScarsWECHANGED

I like mine with black pepper and I use reduced fat wheat thins as chips to use it as dip. mmmm

I put it in my sweet protein shakes too. I havent been able to get into the fruit and cottage cheese though. Something with it doesnt set right with me.

Same here. I eat it with pepper sprinkled on. I tried putting fruit in it, but yuck!!

llcjmama

I just like mine with a bit of pepper in it!

ernielaurie

on top of noodles, or potato or just plain! so good!!!

kokoforskinny

bump

conniemaxwell5

1 c cottage cheese, 1 t cinnamon, 1 packet Truvia (or you can use 1 t honey), 1 T chopped walnuts - YUMMY

dutchgirl1974

Cheesecake Smoothy

1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
1 cup skim milk
1 tsp vanilla
honey to taste
1 cup frozen strawberries

Blend up... YUMMMMMM!!!

theblondetrick

stuff bell peppers with cottage cheese,you can even put some ham in there for a bit better taste and then bake or pan fry the stuffed bell peppers until they become a bit brownish on the sides.
Try this out,it's delicious! It's my favorite dish ever.

threadlove

I like it savory more than sweet so I tend to season it with herbs. I make turkey roll ups for a quick snack. I season it with paprika and put a couple of tablespoons on a slice of turkey and roll it up. Since it's smooth I like it with crunchy food like celery sticks or a few crackers.

RENAEJAE

BLACK PEPPER !!
Also enjoy making cottage cheese pancakes

Ingredients
3 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey or agave
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
butter, oil or oil spray
Preparation
1. Place the first 4 ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
2. In a separate bowl whisk the dry ingredients.
3. Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
4. Heat a large sauté pan or griddle over medium heat, lightly coat with oil or butter and pour about 1 tbsp of the mixture onto the griddle for each pancake.
5. Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until pancakes are set and golden.
6. Serve.
*To Freeze: Let pancakes come to room temperature, place in a ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3 months.

Hearts_2015

bumping for new ideas. This topic comes up a number of times and I always love to see the new ideas I'd never seen before in the previous threads.

OP...if you've not found a way that suits you in this thread, check the archives as there are so many ways ppl put together their cottage cheese. I think I read someone added eggs to theirs, pudding mix or cocoa to make it more a dessert... the possibilities are endless. Particularly with so many ppl sharing their favorite ways!

Have fun experimenting!!:flowerforyou:

MercenaryNoetic26

Lately with apple wedges. Any fibrous fruit wedge works. Trader Joe's fat free version is delicious! So hard to believe it's fat free. Yum. I stocked up on it. Such an easy way to get protein.

XXXMinnieXXX

I want to live it because it's so good for you, but I may can't do it the texture is all wrong for me. Makes me gag! :-(

georgina1970

My favourite was always on wholegrain toast with sliced tomato, salt and pepper. Works on crackers as well.
Carrot and celery sticks to dip into the cottage cheese.
Or almost anywhere you would use regular cheddar cheese. Mind you, our cheddar is very different to what I ate in America!