Cottage Cheese Recipies...????

nisharae
nisharae Posts: 204 Member
edited September 28 in Recipes
Hey All.. So I have been wanting to try cottage cheese, knowing its one of those very healthy foods that would be good to eat.. I am a little skeptical, more about the texture than the actual taste.. I was was wondering how ya'll like to eat it.. Looking for some yummy ideas... Thanks ya'll!!

<3 Nisharae

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  • tracybarnhill
    tracybarnhill Posts: 124
    I eat mine with Tomatoes and Pepper, sometimes I add a bit of sea salt. Buy the small curd and it is better on the texture. Not so clumpy...

    Tracy
  • ariesangel
    ariesangel Posts: 15
    i eat it plain. i love cottage cheese. i know some people eat it with a little bit of fruit. crushed or chunk pineapple (in its own juices if you get the canned variety) is really good with cottage cheese.
  • kmtetour
    kmtetour Posts: 300 Member
    When I was a kid, my mom would mix it with apple sauce and some fruit cocktail (the canned stuff). The measurements are definitely to taste, but I like it about half and half, with maybe just a little less applesauce than cottage cheese, then add in a small can of fruit cocktail.
  • Chasy21
    Chasy21 Posts: 19
    I buy the canned pinapple and eat it with that
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    add pineapple or kiwi :)
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Literally the BEST ice cream I've ever eaten: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/McKayMachina/view/265-calorie-pb-banana-ice-cream-made-w-cottage-chz-95127
  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
    I eat mine with Tomatoes and Pepper, sometimes I add a bit of sea salt. Buy the small curd and it is better on the texture. Not so clumpy...

    Tracy

    Ditto!
  • MicheleRussell
    MicheleRussell Posts: 7 Member
    Oh I love cottage cheese! I used to binge on it with crushed up potato chips in it....now I throw in a few sunflower seed kernels for that same type of crunchy texture without all the calories! I also sometimes sprinkle with a bit of red pepper flakes or sodium free seasonings. I always make sure I eat the fat free version though, no difference in taste from the full-fat version. My kids love it with mandarin oranges.
  • hwilliams519
    hwilliams519 Posts: 428
    I had a post like this a couple of months ago...only bc I accidentally bought cottage cheese ( I don't like it). I have to be honest that I never ended up trying any of the recipes, but I did get lots of great feed back. Just hit search (above) and type in cottage cheese. The thread was started by me (hwilliams519).
  • abyssfully
    abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
    I like to eat it plain!

    Or with chopped up green onion, a little salt and pepper.

    I lurveeeee it!
  • splashwags
    splashwags Posts: 262 Member
    With apples and cinnamon...Tasty...

    Or with Granola

    Try and find a low sodium version.
  • nisharae
    nisharae Posts: 204 Member
    Literally the BEST ice cream I've ever eaten: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/McKayMachina/view/265-calorie-pb-banana-ice-cream-made-w-cottage-chz-95127

    McKay.. God Bless You!!! :) This will be a great treat way to try it... And all the recipies great ideas.. I think I may be brave and try some tonight... But if you have any other ideas throw em out there... Would love to hear em!

    Ya'll Rock!
    <3 Nisha Rae
  • Monsherri
    Monsherri Posts: 69
    I mix mine with some guacamole and eat it the same way as quac....in a chip, on a taco, on a salad, etc :-P Yummmm.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie!

    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1/2 cup fat-free low sodium cottage cheese
    2 packets of sweetener
    1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    1/2 cup of milk
    1/8-1/4 cup of water if too thick.

    Blend.

    = 3 WW Points
    = 192 cals, 346 mg sodium, 31g carbs, 6g fiber, 0g fat, 19g protein

    Take it from me, a cheese-hater, this is delicious!
  • sarahbear1981
    sarahbear1981 Posts: 610 Member
    I use it in place of mayo for alot things and it goes really good in egg salad
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Literally the BEST ice cream I've ever eaten: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/McKayMachina/view/265-calorie-pb-banana-ice-cream-made-w-cottage-chz-95127

    McKay.. God Bless You!!! :) This will be a great treat way to try it... And all the recipies great ideas.. I think I may be brave and try some tonight... But if you have any other ideas throw em out there... Would love to hear em!

    Ya'll Rock!
    <3 Nisha Rae

    Awesome! Let me know what you think of it. :)
  • jojopel
    jojopel Posts: 348 Member
    I use ¼ cup of cottage cheese, ¼ cup of vanilla yogourt, one cup of whatever fruit I have on hand and mix everything together. For extra fiber, I add 1/3 cup of Bran Buds.
  • sasser215
    sasser215 Posts: 4 Member
    My breakfast almost every morning is 3/4 c cottage cheese, 1 pkt splenda, 2 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 c pineapple. It is seriously delicious. Sometimes I add 1 1/2 tbsp slivered Almonds.

    This equals approx 270 cals :)
  • plainjane7
    plainjane7 Posts: 2 Member
    Strawberry Fluff Salad

    1 small carton lowfat or nonfat cottage cheese
    1 small can crushed pineapple, in juice, drained very well
    1 (3 oz) sugar free strawberry Jello
    1 small carton lite or fat free Cool Whip

    Sprinkle dry Jello over cottage cheese and mix.
    Add drained pineapple and mix. Stir in Cool Whip. Chill

    I have also used peaches instead of pineapple and used peach Jello. Or mandarin oranges & orange Jello.
  • danibee41989
    danibee41989 Posts: 222 Member
    bump!!!! Weird, I was just going to post this while I was eating cottage cheese today. =)
  • dodd319
    dodd319 Posts: 228
    I eat mine plain or add crushed pineapple or grapes (cut in half).
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Strawberry Fluff Salad

    1 small carton lowfat or nonfat cottage cheese
    1 small can crushed pineapple, in juice, drained very well
    1 (3 oz) sugar free strawberry Jello
    1 small carton lite or fat free Cool Whip

    Sprinkle dry Jello over cottage cheese and mix.
    Add drained pineapple and mix. Stir in Cool Whip. Chill

    I have also used peaches instead of pineapple and used peach Jello. Or mandarin oranges & orange Jello.

    Here's a similiar one that my aunt used to make that is great to take to potlucks. My hubby calls it *old lady salad*. :laugh:

    Ingredients
    1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix (sugar free)
    1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
    1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese
    1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
    1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
    1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
    2 large bananas, sliced (optional)
    Shelled pistachios (optional)


    Directions
    Dump instant pudding into a large mixing bowl. Add pineapple, and mix well. Mix in nondairy whipped topping and cottage cheese. Stir in fruit cocktail, and mandarin oranges, and bananas. Cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Top w/ additional shelled pistachios if desired.
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I add cottage cheese to tons of things!! Add it to cooked oatmeal to make it creamier (try just 1/4 cup). Mix it with yogurt and fruit. Top a baked potato or sweet potato. Use it in place of sour cream for recipes. Use it instead of ricotta for lower fat lasagna. Blend it up well in smoothies.

    It's a great way to add in extra protein w/out a lot of calories!
  • sm1986
    sm1986 Posts: 10
    Today I sliced up some strawberries, stirred into loads of cottage cheese and drizzled with a teaspoon of honey....... It was really nice! And cured my sweet cravings!....
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    OH, I had a tofu cottage cheese smoothie for breakfast today!

    3 oz silken tofu
    1/4 cup cottage cheese
    1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1/2 scoop chocolate Shakeology (or your favorite protein powder)
    1 T. PB 2 (powdered peanut butter)
    1/2 cup frozen triple berries
    Lots of ice

    Blend together and yum!!! It's thick almost like pudding, I ate it w/ a spoon. :bigsmile: And at under 250 calories... an awesome and filling breakfast!
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    I mix some truvia and cinnamon into 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. put it on two pieces of whole wheat bread. Put the oven on broil->hi, and put it in there for no more than 5 minutes (on a baking sheet with cooking spray on it). It tastes awesome.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Hi all, do you know about Lucerne brand 1% milk cottage cheese with added fiber? only 1 WW point plus (if you're interested) for 1/2 cup.
  • Melbel85
    Melbel85 Posts: 240 Member
    Yum! Bump!
  • memanley
    memanley Posts: 1 Member
    Make a 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats and add a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese when it is done. It melts into the oatmeal & makes it really filling. I add a touch of honey or splenda I'd you like it sweet.
  • Mellymho
    Mellymho Posts: 4
    I put cottage cheese on my lettuce and make a great salad. I add green onions, colored peppers and strawberries to it. It replaces the dressing.
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