Cottage Cheese Trending: 14 Creative Ways To Add It To Your Meals

Have you heard about the latest TikTok trend? Cottage cheese is taking over! Gone are the days of boring cottage cheese with canned fruit. Did you know that cottage cheese is versatile and can be added to sweet or savory dishes? Plus, it’s high in protein and has a neutral flavor. Give it a try and see for yourself!

Smoothies

Cottage cheese is a good way to add protein to your favorite fruit smoothie.

Try adding it to this recipe: Low Carb Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Dips

Adding cottage cheese to dip recipes can make them creamier and protein-packed. Its neutral taste can easily blend with herbs, spices, and other ingredients to create delicious and healthy dips.

Try it in this recipe: Dill Pickle Dip

Breakfast Bowls

Elevate your breakfast bowl game by incorporating cottage cheese for a creamy, protein-rich addition. Pair it with fresh berries, granola, or nuts to create a balanced and satisfying morning meal that will energize you throughout the day.

Jello Salad Fluff

Cottage cheese has long been a key ingredient in delicious old-fashioned Jello salads.

Try it in this easy-to-make recipe: Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad

Ice Cream

One popular TikTok Trend uses a food processor to blend cottage cheese with preferred flavors and sweeteners, then freeze for a tasty, high-protein, low-carb ice cream!

Protein Pancakes

Have you ever tried using cottage cheese in your pancake recipe? You can also put it in boxed pancake mixes for a delicious protein-packed twist.

Toast

Make your morning toast more delicious by spreading creamy cottage cheese on it. You can add herbs, veggies, or sugar-free jams to make it even tastier and give you a boost for the day.

Lasagna

You can use cottage cheese instead of ricotta cheese to add more protein to youra recipe favorite lasagn. The creamy and tasty cottage cheese adds a nice texture and extra protein to your delicious lasagna’s pasta, sauce, and cheese layers.

Try it in this recipe: Sheet Pan Zucchini Lasagna

Tacos

Add more protein to your tacos and taco salads with a dollop of cottage cheese. Regular or whipped. Cottage cheese’s mild flavor adds a delightful creaminess that complements the savory fillings, creating a delicious twist to these classic dishes.

Here’s a delicious and Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe. It’s low-carb, sugar-free and contains no preservatives.

Guacamole

Make your guacamole even better by adding cottage cheese for extra protein. The creamy and slightly tangy cottage cheese goes great with avocado, creating a unique and delicious taste.

Scrambled Eggs

Adding cottage cheese to scrambled eggs results in a creamy, protein-rich breakfast dish. The cottage cheese’s velvety texture and flavor enhance the flavor, making delicious soft scrambled eggs.

Marinara

Add cottage cheese to transform your tomato sauces, like marinara, into creamy delights. Adding whipped cottage cheese to your tomato sauce creates a luscious and velvety texture. At the same time, the mild flavor enhances the richness, giving it a deliciously satisfying protein-packed twist on traditional tomato-based spices.

Whipped

Do you hate the texture of cottage cheese? Fear not. You can whip cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture, similar to ricotta cheese.

Baked Goods

Cottage cheese can make baked goods more moist and rich while adding protein, making them taste delicious. It also adds a soft texture to cakes, muffins, and bread, making them satisfying treats.

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