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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    I Tried 8 Brands of Cottage Cheese, and Nothing Beats My Tried-and-True Favorite

    Cottage cheese varies quite a bit from brand to brand. Here's how they all compare to each other, plus the brand I go back to every time.

    Cottage Cheese Flatbread

    Up your protein game with this viral TikTok cottage cheese flatbread recipe. Use it to make sandwich wraps or pizza.


    Cottage Cheese Queso

    1 Reviews

    With only four ingredients, this internet-famous cottage cheese queso is easy and surprisingly great.


    Whipped Cottage Cheese and Hot Honey Peach Crostini

    Our whipped cottage cheese and hot honey peach crostini recipe combines two trendy ingredients into one dinner party appetizer.


    Cottage Cheese Bagels

    1 Reviews

    The secret ingredient to easy, fluffy homemade bagels is cottage cheese. Make a batch of these cottage cheese bagels in...

    Vodka Sauce with Cottage Cheese

    If you're looking for a way to add protein to your family's next pasta night, give this vodka sauce with...


    Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

    8 Reviews

    This blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake will be your next go-to recipe, whether you need a dish for busy mornings...

    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...


    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 Reviews

    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...


    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

    24 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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    32 Recipes Using Cottage Cheese

    Cottage cheese is our favorite way to quickly add protein to any meal, whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or even...


    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


    Cottage Cheese Cookies

    4 Reviews

    These delicate, puffy turnover cookies are sparked with raspberry and almond—delightful with afternoon tea.


    German Cheesecake

    4 Reviews

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


    Cornmeal Cheese Muffins

    1 Reviews

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


    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 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...


    Deluxe Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese

    25 Reviews

    Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar...

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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...


    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...


    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,...


    All-Veggie Lasagna

    3 Reviews

    People often tell me you can't call something "lasagna" if it doesn't have meat. Then they try my zucchini lasagna...


    Cheesy Beef Tetrazzini

    3 Reviews

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


    Blueberry Cheese Danish

    3 Reviews

    A layer of blueberries is the sweet surprise hidden inside this pretty pastry. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen...