Cottage Cheese Recipes

Looking for a good way to use that tub of cottage cheese in the refrigerator? In our recipes with cottage cheese, you’ll be surprised to learn the various ways this fridge staple can be used.

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    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make any special event more festive. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...


    Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

    When winter weather hits, it's time to break out this recipe for high-protein cottage cheese mac and cheese.


    Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

    1 review

    You'll never believe this cottage cheese cheesecake doesn't contain any cream cheese.


    Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

    This edible cottage cheese cookie dough recipe tastes just like the real thing! If you love cookie dough, this is...

    Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert

    I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...


    I Made Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Toast, and It Tastes Like Dessert for Breakfast

    The latest recipe in the cottage cheese comeback: cottage cheese cinnamon toast. It's a high-protein breakfast that tastes like an...

    We Tried The Viral Cottage Cheese Queso Dip, and It’s Too Easy To Be THIS Good

    Made with only four ingredients, you won't want to make queso any other way after trying this viral cottage cheese...


    This Old-Fashioned Ingredient Is Making a Comeback

    Cottage cheese, once the domain of grandmas and fad dieters, is now the hip dairy food of Gen Z.


    This Popular Cottage Cheese Bread Is Absolutely Delightful—and Easy To Make

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    Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

    19 reviews

    Million-dollar chicken casserole is a rich and creamy combination of cooked chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese and cream...

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    40 Cottage Cheese Recipes

    Not only is cottage cheese tasty—it's healthy, too! You and your family will love these cottage cheese recipes.


    Hungarian Noodle Side Dish

    9 reviews

    I first served this creamy, rich casserole at our ladies meeting at church. Everyone liked it and many of the...


    Chili Cheese Puff

    4 reviews

    I found this recipe on a trip to Southern California. Since then, this versatile dish has become one of my...


    Butterhorns

    6 reviews

    This recipe is an unusual but delicious way to use cottage cheese. Friends of ours make these every year for...


    Crustless Swiss Quiche

    6 reviews

    I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, an all-around great cook. Everyone raves about her rich quiche when she serves...

    Cornmeal Cheese Muffins

    1 review

    In my house, these muffins are preferred over a pan of cornbread. They're so moist and tasty! —Sherri Gentry, Dallas,...


    German Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Here's and old-fashioned recipe that includes cottage cheese.


    Cheesy Casserole

    4 reviews

    The comforting flavors of old-time country foods make this a favorite with my family.—Mary Elizabeth Golding, Colorado Springs, Colorado


    Cheesy Beef Tetrazzini

    4 reviews

    If your family is anything like Gladys Van Beek's, it won't be long before this hearty casserole becomes a favorite....


    Cottage Cheese Spinach Salad

    4 reviews

    Even folks who don't care for spinach enjoy this distinctive salad. The creamy dressing is a bit sweet, and cottage...


    Herbed Cottage Cheese

    1 review

    "When I switched from regular to low-fat cottage cheese, I was disappointed with the taste, says Traci Hirstein of Western...


    Two-Cheese Tossed Salad

    Colorful, hearty ingredients and a delectable dressing make second helpings of this salad hard to resist. Cottage cheese is an...


    Cottage Cheese Crab Salad

    4 reviews

    This is a great summer main dish. Dijon mustard adds a touch of zing to the dressing. My husband, David,...


    Low-Fat Macaroni and Cheese

    5 reviews

    "When I want a super side dish that's real old-fashioned comfort food, I make a batch of this macaroni and...

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    Cottage Cheese Fluff

    3 reviews

    Canned fruit and packaged gelatin are the convenient keys to this dish. It's not your ordinary salad. You can vary...


    Quick Cottage Cheese Salad

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe years ago. It makes a nice side dish with dinner, but I often serve it as...


    Light Chocolate Cheesecake

    1 review

    "I created this easy reduced-fat take on cheesecake for my mom, who loves chocolate but not the calories," reports Theresa...


    Swiss Cheese Lasagna

    3 reviews

    An old favorite from my mother-in-law's collection, this recipe is now a staple for our family. We like to serve...


    Spinach Cheese Phyllo Squares

    2 reviews

    "A higher-fat version of this casserole was a big hit when my aunt and I ran a gourmet carryout business,"...


    Healthy Cheesecake

    This creamy dessert has a mild lemon flavor that offers a refreshing twist to the old-time favorite. —Jean Castle, Comer,...