Cottage Cheese

Still_Standing
Still_Standing Posts: 75
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So I just tried cottage cheese for the first time with apple slices which was okay at first but eventually it was hard to eat. Any suggestions to make cottage cheese taste better?!
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  • JDBLY11
    JDBLY11 Posts: 577 Member
    I have the same response from cottage cheese. Something about it gets my gag reflex after a few bites and I don't usually have any problem eating things that taste iffy.
  • annemama
    annemama Posts: 245 Member
    Maybe try some sugar-free maple syrup and chopped nuts. Mmmm...
  • astitchinthyme
    astitchinthyme Posts: 22 Member
    Mixed berries, sliced peaches, pineapple tidbits, and those little mixed fruit cups are all good over cottage cheese. I like the Lactaid brand .
  • sanndandi
    sanndandi Posts: 300 Member
    Mixed berries, sliced peaches, pineapple tidbits, and those little mixed fruit cups are all good over cottage cheese. I like the Lactaid brand .

    this is how I eat it, and i love it

    except I dont use the Lactaid brand, I like Daisy 2%
  • sunshine0529
    sunshine0529 Posts: 1 Member
    Try the cottage cheese doubles. They are wonderful.
  • MelissaSel
    MelissaSel Posts: 90 Member
    I hate cottage cheese. The only way I can eat it is:

    Mix 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp almond extract. Stir in 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (I use Greek); top with 1 cup berries of your choice (I use strawberries). This is just over 200 calories and full of protein... DELISH!
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    You really have to find the right brand. For example, I can't stand Daisy or Dean, but I love Prairie Farm. At least that would be my advice.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Maybe try some sugar-free maple syrup and chopped nuts. Mmmm...

    Sounds yummy (except my patriotic duty as a Canadian would be to use real maple syrup :laugh: )

    Cottage cheese is definitely an acquired taste. I also like to just put some on a green salad with a little black pepper.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    You can buy cottage cheese with pineapple in it in England,which is nice. There's also an onion and chives version. I never eat much of it though, just as part of a salad.
  • amruden
    amruden Posts: 228 Member
    I like mine with diced tomatoes and avocado litttle pepper
    Or
    Some jelly.. starwberry is my fav.
  • morticia16
    morticia16 Posts: 230 Member
    I have it with raisins, banana and/or nuts. But then again, I love cottage cheese.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,659 Member
    So I just tried cottage cheese for the first time with apple slices which was okay at first but eventually it was hard to eat. Any suggestions to make cottage cheese taste better?!

    The only time I eat cottage cheese, is if I have jacket potatoes (large potato cooked in its skin in the oven for anybody not familiar with that term).

    It is quite tasty on those.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,659 Member
    You can buy cottage cheese with pineapple in it in England,which is nice. There's also an onion and chives version. I never eat much of it though, just as part of a salad.

    I forgot about that, yes that is very tasty - too tasty for me though, I end up eating it all LOL
  • adorbis
    adorbis Posts: 11 Member
    I like it with applesauce. I love cottage cheese though, so the taste doesn't bother me too much.
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    savory , add cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, black pepper to taste
    sweet, add cinnamon, stevia (or honey), raisins, and puree pumpkin
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
    I love cottage cheese, tasty and more protein than yogurt. I blend it into my protein shake in the morning; cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder and strawberries. Yummy!
  • Still_Standing
    Still_Standing Posts: 75
    Thanks everyone! Now I got plenty of ideas for my next shopping trip! :)
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I love Dairy Gold 2% cottage cheese and I mix in a little strawberry jam with it.
  • natgenereux
    natgenereux Posts: 3
    Mix it with Pineapple..
  • natgenereux
    natgenereux Posts: 3
    mix it with pineapple
  • abikinibyjuly
    abikinibyjuly Posts: 330 Member
    I put a squirt of sriracha on it. Yummy!
  • NonnyMary
    NonnyMary Posts: 982 Member
    small curd cottage cheese is easier than large curd. its the texture.

    Also i make a kind of sundae out of it. i put a scoop of it in a bowl, then i top it with fruit cocktail, with alittle of the juice from the can, and then i put a tiny dollop of it on top for whip cream haha, and then it really tastes good. This is one time when canned fruit in natural juice is good... i like the tropical one which really is good. Try it!
  • Vic_toria
    Vic_toria Posts: 4 Member
    I prefer savory vs sweet recipes for cottage cheese. For example, sometimes i'll take plain cooked oatmeal and add a couple spoons of cottage cheese and lots of tapatio...OR, cottage cheese with diced tomatoes, cucumbers and avocados.Cottage cheese is great mixed in with turkey patties.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Mix in some apple sauce.

    Seriously, takes it to a new level.
  • TigerBite
    TigerBite Posts: 611 Member
    I like it with any kind of fruit ... also like it with almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and/or waltnuts (all raw or lightly toasted not roasted or salted) ... I prefer Friendship 4% small curd California Style, it's not to chunky (more on the creamy side kind of like ricotta), has a nice "mouth feel", and a nice clean, slightl (ever so slight) buttery flavor .. I also love (and this is a love it or bate type thing) Nancy's Organic Lowfar Cultured Cottage Cheese, it's tangy/slightly sour like yogurt (hence the term cultured) ... btw, both of these brands are on the less salty side ... just plessently salty not overwhelmingly so ... some brands, especially the low and nonfat varieties are pretty high in the sodium department and personally dislike them ...
  • fat2fit72014
    fat2fit72014 Posts: 41
    A lot of people mix in fruits and sweet things. I actually add pepper to mine. Maybe if the sweetness isnt working for you then you can give this a try.
  • deedster_a
    deedster_a Posts: 91 Member
    I like it with cherry tomatoes and green olives. If you don't like the texture, try blending it up.
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    Blend it in a protein shake :)
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    Mix in some apple sauce.

    Seriously, takes it to a new level.

    ^^ yep. i eat it all the time.
  • roadmapmaker
    roadmapmaker Posts: 120 Member
    Add dill and pepper. I love cottage cheese! I even try it with some salad dressing - not much but enough to just taste. I love it as a side with spaghetti dinner or any tomato based dish.

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