new cottage cheese ideas?

icimani
icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
edited October 22 in Recipes
I like cottage cheese - it's relatively low in calories and it's high in protein, and I do like the taste. But I'm getting bored with the taste of just plain cottage cheese. I mix it with fruit a lot and that's good. Any other ideas out there?

One thing I did discover lately is mixing in a tablespoon of apple butter or pumpkin butter to a serving of cottage cheese. Yummy! And it may just cure my craving for ice cream!
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  • alikat517
    alikat517 Posts: 56 Member
    I love cottage cheese...I hadn't thought of mixing it with some apple or pumpkin butter- yum! Sometimes when I want a savory snack I'll mix a few tablespoons of cottage cheese with just a bit of low-fat sour cream and some dry ranch dressing mix for a high protein dip for raw veggies.
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    I put a dab of pesto in it.
  • beernpizza
    beernpizza Posts: 431 Member
    I think it can go with pretty much anything. I put some in a baked potato the other night instead of the usual sour cream and butter, and I loved it. Also I've been mixing it in with tuna.
  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    Add salsa to it:)
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    I have to hide cottage cheese, I like it in pancakes. Blend 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 3 egg whites, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, cook it in a pan, and top with sugar free syrup.

    I also mix it in with yogurt, sugar free pistachio pudding mix, and fruit cocktail.

    Sometimes I will mix it in with my oatmeal, it doesn't seem to affect the flavor of what I put in it, and has a similar texture to the oatmeal.

    I also like to mix cinnamon, and sweetener in it to dip apple slices in.
  • EBFNP
    EBFNP Posts: 529 Member
    I use peanut butter.
  • sem021966
    sem021966 Posts: 21
    mix sunflower seed into it for some crunch or just sprinkle it with lemon pepper seasoning for a kick
  • Crayvn
    Crayvn Posts: 390 Member
    you can mix any of the above suggested added ingredients and put it in a blender/food processor on puree or really low....can even freeze it to where its soft afterwards..like soft ice cream..

    I like to blend it with peanut butter and a dash of splenda..the protein in the cottage cheese helps your body digest the healthy fat in the peanut butter slower..so ive been told.

    you can also make an alfredo sauce with it..i dont have the recipe anymore sowwy....google is your friend tho :)
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Mix in a little light cool whip, sweetener of choice, cinnamon, and a few raisins. Tastes like a rice pudding.
  • It_never_ends
    It_never_ends Posts: 105 Member
    I little pepper and eat it! On toast, On whole wheat crackers, on triscuits.
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    I find it so SALTY! how do ' y'all deal with that? ...i love cottage cheese and have tried it with fruit....but somehow the saltiness is so overpowdering, that , it and the sweet fruit makes me feel sick...

    HELP!! and i am loving all the savory ideas.
  • TisMeEggin
    TisMeEggin Posts: 60 Member
    If you mix some in with your egg/egg whites/egg beaters... whatever... it will make for some very nice fluffy eggs/omelette. My son loves to do this with some added sriracha sauce.
  • Crayvn
    Crayvn Posts: 390 Member
    I find it so SALTY! how do ' y'all deal with that? ...i love cottage cheese and have tried it with fruit....but somehow the saltiness is so overpowdering, that , it and the sweet fruit makes me feel sick...

    HELP!! and i am loving all the savory ideas.

    have you tried different brands? my uncle used to add salt to his actually.. :p
  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885
    I find it so SALTY! how do ' y'all deal with that? ...i love cottage cheese and have tried it with fruit....but somehow the saltiness is so overpowdering, that , it and the sweet fruit makes me feel sick...

    HELP!! and i am loving all the savory ideas.

    I definitely second trying different brands. I can't do Viva because it's too sour for me. I prefer Nordica 1%, which is pretty darn delicious.
  • stormsusmc
    stormsusmc Posts: 228 Member
    cayenne pepper, sriracha sauce, tuna, ginger, brocolli....not all at once...or combine some of them if you want lol
  • Darlene4prayers
    Darlene4prayers Posts: 148 Member
    I add a little onion, pepper, cut up tomatoes and green peppers. Yummy! You could put it over a salad to replace dressing.
  • jgthomas78
    jgthomas78 Posts: 81
    Can't wait to try the apple/pumpkin butter idea!
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    I find it so SALTY! how do ' y'all deal with that? ...i love cottage cheese and have tried it with fruit....but somehow the saltiness is so overpowdering, that , it and the sweet fruit makes me feel sick...

    HELP!! and i am loving all the savory ideas.

    I definitely second trying different brands. I can't do Viva because it's too sour for me. I prefer Nordica 1%, which is pretty darn delicious.

    thanks! i might try those and give the good stuff a chance again . OOh and i meant Overpowering... not ...err.. powdering :laugh:
  • 4flamingoz
    4flamingoz Posts: 214 Member
    bump
  • 0racle76
    0racle76 Posts: 4 Member
    I put cottage cheese in my salads all the time instead of dressing.
  • wrinju
    wrinju Posts: 93 Member
    I like to mix mine with my scrambled eggs. Keeps me so full for the morning! Love with fresh tomatoes.

    Love the other ideas
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    I find it so SALTY! how do ' y'all deal with that? ...i love cottage cheese and have tried it with fruit....but somehow the saltiness is so overpowdering, that , it and the sweet fruit makes me feel sick...

    HELP!! and i am loving all the savory ideas.

    Because it is sometimes salty, I will sometimes add it to oatmeal, flatten it out on a plate, and top with butter buds, or butter spray. Then I don't need to add salt to my oatmeal.
  • renamarie77
    renamarie77 Posts: 98 Member
    Can't wait to try the apple/pumpkin butter idea!

    same here... i don't think i've ever considered ANY of these ideas.. lol. mmmm lookin forward to my cottage cheese tomorrow! lol
  • ArizonaKitten
    ArizonaKitten Posts: 21 Member
    Mix with avocado and eat with a few chips. YUMMY!
  • _stephanie0
    _stephanie0 Posts: 708 Member
    ready for the BEST COTTAGE CHEESE OF YOUR LIFE

    hahaha.

    cut apple into small chunks. microwave for ~1 minute.
    mix into cottage cheese (as much as desired)
    add cinnamon, stevia/splenda, a touch of vanilla, and if you want to get crazy then add brown sugar and raisins..

    put this in the fridge overnight.....the next day, you will have an apple cheese danish. it's so freakin amazing.

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  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
    I use peanut butter.

    it needs to be said again, put it on a bagel.
  • domika03
    domika03 Posts: 5 Member
    Thi might be different, but I put it on top of my baked flounder, and ground turkey, or chillit. It makes me think I'm having a "parmesan" type meal :)
  • domika03
    domika03 Posts: 5 Member
    Oh my gosh, that sounds so good. Gonna try it tomorrow, thanks!
  • laverne325
    laverne325 Posts: 19 Member
    some of these sound yummy
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    I usually eat mine with a banana and a sprinkling of pecan pieces.

    Also pineapple works well.
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