Cottage cheese

A fresh, unaged curd cheese with a mild, creamy flavor and lumpy texture. High in protein (about 25g per cup) with a low calorie count, making it a popular high-protein snack base.

Cottage cheese

Used for

  • high-protein snacks
  • fruit pairings
  • dips
  • lasagna
  • pancake batter

In the kitchen

  • Blend.
  • Stir.
  • Fold.
  • Drain.

Picking it at the store

  • Small-curd and large-curd are interchangeable in most recipes; small-curd blends more smoothly.
  • Blend cottage cheese in a food processor for a smooth, ricotta-like result great for dips.

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