Cottage Cheese

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  • MariaLivingFit
    MariaLivingFit Posts: 224 Member
    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
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    I eat it with ground ancho chile pepper on it. Simply and delicious.
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    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
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
    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
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    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
    changing4life Posts: 193 Member
    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
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    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
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    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
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    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
    JessMason24 Posts: 38 Member
    Never realized there were so many different ideas...always trying to find something new for cottage cheese
  • b7bbs
    b7bbs Posts: 158 Member
    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
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    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
    CM9178 Posts: 1,251 Member
    Sorry I'm not help, I think cottage cheese is disgusting.
  • houlenberg
    houlenberg Posts: 107 Member
    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
    KevinS62 Posts: 239 Member
    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
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    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 :smile:
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    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
    BeautifulScarsWECHANGED Posts: 749 Member
    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
    llcjmama Posts: 27 Member
    I just like mine with a bit of pepper in it!
  • ernielaurie
    ernielaurie Posts: 80
    on top of noodles, or potato or just plain! so good!!!
  • kokoforskinny
    kokoforskinny Posts: 91 Member
    bump
  • conniemaxwell5
    conniemaxwell5 Posts: 943 Member
    1 c cottage cheese, 1 t cinnamon, 1 packet Truvia (or you can use 1 t honey), 1 T chopped walnuts - YUMMY
  • dutchgirl1974
    dutchgirl1974 Posts: 5 Member
    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
    theblondetrick Posts: 192 Member
    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
    threadlove Posts: 30 Member
    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
    RENAEJAE Posts: 1,135 Member
    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
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    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
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    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
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    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
    georgina1970 Posts: 333 Member
    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!

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