Cottage cheese is our favorite way to quickly add protein to any meal, whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or even dessert! You and your family will love all our creative recipes using cottage cheese.
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Healthy Lasagna
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve never been quick to pass along my special recipes, but this one is so good that it’s become our family’s Christmas Eve tradition! —Michelle Behan, Littleton, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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Blintzes
From the Recipe Creator:
These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them a delightful flavor. I sometimes substitute other fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries or peaches. —Jessica Vantrease, Anderson, Alaska
Nutrition Facts:
2 blintzes: 245 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Mexican Breakfast Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Tomatoes and green chiles give color and zip to this extra-cheesy egg bake. It's a favorite for breakfast or brunch but it can be enjoyed for lunch or supper too. —Mary Steiner, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 421 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 382mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll never believe this cottage cheese cheesecake doesn't contain any cream cheese. Instead, it gets its creamy and thick texture from high-protein, pureed cottage cheese. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 280 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Ham & Gruyere Mini Quiches
From the Recipe Creator:
When you make this recipe in muffin cups, each person gets a quiche. I also have doubled the recipe and used jumbo muffin cups; they need to bake about 10 minutes longer. —Gena Stout, Ravenden, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini quiche: 144 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
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Blintz Pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Blending sour cream and cottage cheese, ingredients traditionally associated with blintzes, into the batter of these pancakes gives them old-fashioned flavor. Top these family favorites with berry syrup to turn an ordinary morning into an extraordinary day. —Dianna Digoy, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 248 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Spinach Turnovers
From the Recipe Creator:
The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers—and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by. —Jean von Bereghy, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 turnover: 103 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Green Chile Egg Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Green chiles add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and people always love the gooey Montery Jack cheese melted throughout. —Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 376 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 318mg cholesterol, 865mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
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Cheesy Egg Puffs
From the Recipe Creator:
My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. —Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
2 puffs: 275 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.
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Spinach ‘n’ Broccoli Enchiladas
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It’s quick, easy, filled with fresh flavor and definitely satisfying! —Lesley Tragesser, Charleston, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 enchilada: 246 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Cheese-Stuffed Shells
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I’m happy to share it with you. —Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 stuffed shells: 397 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Canadian Bacon Onion Quiche
From the Recipe Creator:
For more than 20 years, we sold our homegrown specialty onions at the farmers market. I handed out this favorite recipe for a classic quiche to all our customers. —Janice Redford, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 349 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Butterhorns
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is an unusual but delicious way to use cottage cheese. Friends of ours make these every year for a party that follows our fall cattle drive. The butterhorns are so delicious, they're always the first food to disappear. —Debbie Bertsch, Salisbury, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 112 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Sausage Manicotti
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It's so tasty and easy to fix. My family always enjoys it. —Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 489 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Amish Breakfast Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
We enjoyed hearty breakfast casseroles during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it a bit to create this version that my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
From the Recipe Creator:
Thick, creamy and subtly sweet, this cottage cheese ice cream comes together in just five minutes and is packed with protein. Perfect for a light treat after dinner, you can also use peanut butter, chocolate chips or berries to vary the flavor. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 178 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Garden Veggie Egg Bake
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for a healthy day-starter? Children will actually enjoy eating their veggies when they’re baked into this cheesy, nutrition-packed egg dish. —JoAnne Wilson, Roselle Park, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 202 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Baked Spaghetti
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my grandchildren's most-loved dish. It feels like a special dinner and is so cozy for cooler months. —Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 526 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 881mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.
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Creamy Seafood Enchiladas
From the Recipe Creator:
Shrimp and crab cooked with a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas. I made them for an annual fundraiser, and now they’re always in demand. Spice up the recipe to your taste by adding more green chiles and salsa. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 645 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 252mg cholesterol, 1812mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
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Florentine Spaghetti Bake
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on their wheat ranch in Montana. —Lorraine Martin, Lincoln, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 446 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1172mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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Zucchini Lasagna
From the Recipe Creator:
We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use an abundant crop. —Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 273 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Sloppy Joe Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
Since I found this quick-to-fix recipe a few years ago, it's become a regular part of my menu plans. Everyone loves the combination of sloppy joe ingredients, shell pasta and cheddar cheese. —Lynne Leih, Idyllwild, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 291 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Egg and Broccoli Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
For years, I've prepared this filling egg casserole—which is delicious for brunch—in my slow cooker. It's an unusual recipe for a slow cooker, but folks always welcome it and go back for seconds wherever I serve it. —Janet Sliter, Kennewick, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 428 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 297mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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Chiles Rellenos Souffle
From the Recipe Creator:
After we spent the night at our friends’ house in Arizona, we awoke to the tantalizing aroma of an egg souffle. This recipe brings back wonderful memories. —Pat Coyne, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 305 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade mac and cheese is made even better with salty, tangy cottage cheese and two kinds of cheddar. Not only does cottage cheese add a lovely tanginess to this decadently rich mac and cheese, but it’s also high in protein. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 438 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
From the Recipe Creator:
If you used to get scolded as a kid for sneaking a bite of raw cookie dough, I have a version of this guilty pleasure that's mom-approved. This egg-free edible cookie dough uses cottage cheese for a protein-packed, chocolate chip-filled sweet treat. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 471 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
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Cottage Cheese Waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
Cottage cheese and extra eggs make these waffles soft and moist, with a different texture than other waffles. This is my family's favorite Sunday breakfast. —Lisabeth Hess, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 waffles: 696 calories, 48g fat (11g saturated fat), 654mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
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Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it feels like an indulgence while still providing good fuel for the body. —Liz McLaughlin, Ramona, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 361 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Ham Biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy entertaining friends at luncheons. They always compliment me on these special little ham sandwiches made on cheesy homemade biscuits. Usually, I use Smithfield ham, but if salty ham is not your preference, any thin-sliced ham works well. —Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 sandwiches: 350 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1031mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Kugel Recipe
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this dish for a party with our friends. It was a big hit! —Lauren Kargen, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 526 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Pierogi Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband never tires of this hearty pierogi casserole, no matter how many times I serve it. It's great for potlucks too! —Margaret Popou, Kaslo, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 223 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Dill Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
This golden brown loaf is moist and flavorful. Dill weed gives each wedge an herbed zest, making it a nice complement to most any meal. What's more, this easy yeast bread requires no kneading! —Corky Huffsmith, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 118 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
Recipes Using Cottage Cheese FAQs
What can I make with cottage cheese for breakfast?
Dishes to make with cottage cheese for breakfast are breakfast casseroles, cottage cheese pancakes or waffles, breakfast bowls, cottage cheese cinnamon toast, frittatas and egg bites. A secret cottage cheese hack that’s gone viral lately is immersion-blending cottage cheese with two eggs, then cooking the mixture into a high-protein scrambled egg dish.
How do I use cottage cheese in savory dishes?
Use cottage cheese in various savory dishes as a ricotta, cream, sour cream or Greek yogurt replacement. Savory dishes can include casseroles, sauces like vodka sauce or Alfredo sauce, and lasagna and other pasta bake recipes.
Can cottage cheese be used as a substitute in recipes?
Yes, cottage cheese is a great substitute for sour cream, Greek yogurt, ricotta and even cream in a few cream-based recipes.
