Here’s a simple guide to cottage cheese — what it is, why it’s popular, and easy ways to use it.
🥣 What Is Cottage Cheese?
Cottage cheese is a fresh, mild cheese made from curds of cow’s milk. It’s soft, slightly tangy, and comes in different fat levels:
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Full-fat
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Low-fat
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Fat-free
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Small curd or large curd
It’s not aged, which gives it that creamy, slightly lumpy texture.
💪 Why People Love It
High in protein
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About 12–14g of protein per ½ cup
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Great for muscle recovery and staying full
Lower in calories (especially low-fat versions)
Rich in nutrients
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Calcium
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B vitamins (especially B12)
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Selenium
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Phosphorus
🍓 Easy Ways to Eat It
Sweet
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With berries + honey
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Blended into smoothies
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Mixed with peanut butter and banana
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As a high-protein cheesecake base
Savory
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On toast with tomato and pepper
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Mixed into scrambled eggs
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Added to pasta for creaminess
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As a baked potato topping
🔥 Trending Ways to Use It
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Blended into creamy sauces instead of heavy cream
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Whipped cottage cheese dip (blend until smooth)
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High-protein pancake or muffin recipes
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Cottage cheese flatbread (just cottage cheese + eggs!)
⚠️ A Few Things to Know
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Can be higher in sodium — check labels if watching salt
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Some people prefer blending it if they don’t like the texture
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Not suitable for people with lactose intolerance (unless using lactose-free versions)
If you’d like, I can give you:
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A high-protein cottage cheese breakfast bowl recipe
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A viral 2-ingredient cottage cheese flatbread
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Or a savory whipped cottage cheese dip