What to do with cottage cheese?

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  • hortensehildegarde
    hortensehildegarde Posts: 592 Member
    tell me more of this mixing it with tuna- do you do that warmed up or cold? I never would have thought to try such a thing but it sounds like people think it is yummy?

    I used to make sandwiches of it, just some cottage cheese on bread. Though now I like the large curd 4% all by itself or wrapped up by some nice green lettuce. I don't think the loss in fat/taste is worth the calorie reduction for the lower fat varieties.
  • suncluster
    suncluster Posts: 539 Member
    Add into scrambled eggs
  • JackieAC1951
    JackieAC1951 Posts: 94 Member
    I will add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetner (of choice) to about 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, and broil on toast until slightly brown. Top with crushed pineapple or fruit of choice.
  • rubisliprz
    rubisliprz Posts: 139 Member
    breakfast the last two days has been lowfat cottage cheese with pomegranate seeds... yummy explosions of pom flavor!
  • EMTFreakGirl
    EMTFreakGirl Posts: 597 Member
    My favorite way to enjoy cottage cheese is with a spoonful of fresh, HOT salsa stirred in. YUM!
  • jeancl
    jeancl Posts: 1
    For a quick breakfast or snack I've been having it with slices of banana and a drizzle of honey on top.
  • uhhhDoodle
    uhhhDoodle Posts: 41 Member
    Blend it with two eggs and scramble. Delicious!
  • Vince_1964
    Vince_1964 Posts: 359 Member
    Blend it with two eggs and scramble. Delicious!

    ^^^^ THIS! Throw 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and two eggs in a blender to scramble - then make your eggs. You'll get a light, airy, and cheesy omelette out of it.
  • CEThornton
    CEThornton Posts: 45
    i have a great Mac n Cheese recipe that uses Cottage Cheese as the base for the sauce!


    8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni
    1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
    1 cup nonfat milk, divided
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, (4 ounces)
    1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs


    Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
    Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water; set aside. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth; set aside.
    Heat 3/4 cup milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Whisk together flour and the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the hot milk and cook, whisking, until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the pureed cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked macaroni. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbling and brown, about 35 minutes.

    Nutrition
    Per serving: 422 calories; 12 g fat ( 6 g sat ); 37 mg cholesterol; 53 g carbohydrates; 30 g protein; 7 g fiber; 696 mg sodium; 309 mg potassium.
  • LINIA
    LINIA Posts: 1,159 Member
    Love It --- with Coarse red pepper and/or Cracked Blk pepper, at room temperature. Alone as a snack or as a side, happy you are enjoying this great source of protein!
  • HanaNikki
    HanaNikki Posts: 22
    Eat it with khaki, some honey, almond slices and cinnamon <3
  • mortuseon
    mortuseon Posts: 579 Member
    Cheesecake, duh.

    http://www.thepancakeprincess.com/2014/01/08/healthy-cheesecake/
  • keepongoingnmw
    keepongoingnmw Posts: 371 Member
    tell me more of this mixing it with tuna- do you do that warmed up or cold? I never would have thought to try such a thing but it sounds like people think it is yummy?

    I used to make sandwiches of it, just some cottage cheese on bread. Though now I like the large curd 4% all by itself or wrapped up by some nice green lettuce. I don't think the loss in fat/taste is worth the calorie reduction for the lower fat varieties.
    I seriously love the large curd 4%
  • keepongoingnmw
    keepongoingnmw Posts: 371 Member
    i have a great Mac n Cheese recipe that uses Cottage Cheese as the base for the sauce!


    8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni
    1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
    1 cup nonfat milk, divided
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, (4 ounces)
    1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs


    Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
    Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water; set aside. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth; set aside.
    Heat 3/4 cup milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Whisk together flour and the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the hot milk and cook, whisking, until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the pureed cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked macaroni. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbling and brown, about 35 minutes.

    Nutrition
    Per serving: 422 calories; 12 g fat ( 6 g sat ); 37 mg cholesterol; 53 g carbohydrates; 30 g protein; 7 g fiber; 696 mg sodium; 309 mg potassium.
    Sounds great.
  • venitaallen
    venitaallen Posts: 1 Member
    Mix pinapple or add fresh tomatoe with a side salad salt & pepper
  • IVMarkIV
    IVMarkIV Posts: 116
    Eat it plain.

    Mix it with peanut butter.

    Mix it with maple syrup (all natural stuff I get at the amish food place).

    Add fruit to it.

    but seriously...just eat it plain......nommmmmm
    Peanut butter with cottage cheese somehow tastes amazing but is quite disturbing visually
    Wreaks havoc on my stomach though

    Go with large curd full fat...fat free cottage cheese is just a chemical food abomination
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    throw it in the trash.


    just my opinion.
  • MissAmyB80
    MissAmyB80 Posts: 159 Member
    I add cottage cheese to my morning smoothie.
    It's cheaper then protein powder - and when you blend it with frozen fruit and some sweetener it gives it a cheesecake quality.
    It's amazing!!!
  • eyecandyrayce
    eyecandyrayce Posts: 260 Member
    My favorite has always been fruit. Particularly pineapple. Yum!
  • EMTFreakGirl
    EMTFreakGirl Posts: 597 Member
    I add cottage cheese to my morning smoothie.
    It's cheaper then protein powder - and when you blend it with frozen fruit and some sweetener it gives it a cheesecake quality.
    It's amazing!!!
    YUMMY idea...THANKS! :flowerforyou:
  • MaJacobs75
    MaJacobs75 Posts: 26
    I use it as a snack, either with a few slices of fruit (peaches works best with it) or mix in some oatmeal.
  • cpcoursec
    cpcoursec Posts: 82 Member
    Breakfast or snack: Sugar substitute and cinnamon.

    Dessert: 1 packet sugar free jello, one container Cool Whip, and a fruit combo. For example strawberry jello and add sliced bananas.
  • DeeDeeLHF
    DeeDeeLHF Posts: 2,301 Member
    I agree to go with the 4% type and go name brand. It really does taste better. Also, I was recently surprised to realize that cottage cheese had the same calories, more protein, and fewer carbs than the protein powder that I was using. So, no more protein powder for me unless I need if for convenience.

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  • leahmarie65
    leahmarie65 Posts: 8 Member
    I just had some today with cinnamon and stevia. It was good. Next time, I might even add a bit of crush nuts.
  • leahmarie65
    leahmarie65 Posts: 8 Member
    oh I forgot. great in baked potatoes, when it melts taste great!
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
    I like it with tomatoes, onions and vinagrette. I also like it with cinnamon and stevia.
    I have a whole wheat bread recipe with a bunch of cottage cheese in the dough. Its awesome. I even use that dough for cinnamon rolls.
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
    Try using ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese and make a dessert. With cocoa or vanilla and sweetener. So decadent!
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    My favorite is plain, but this is a regular in my lunch:

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  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I like it on a baked potato
  • KatherinesRiver
    KatherinesRiver Posts: 128
    Mix in some diced celery, diced green olives and a bit of pepper. Tastes wonderful with whole wheat crackers.:flowerforyou:

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