5 creative dishes featuring cottage cheese
What's the story
Cottage cheese is a versatile ingredient that knows no bounds.
Its mild flavor, creamy texture makes it an excellent addition to savory as well as sweet dishes.
Whether you're looking to add more protein to your meals, or just want to experiment, cottage cheese can be a great choice.
Here are five creative ways to use cottage cheese in your cooking, delicious options for any meal of the day.
Breakfast delight
Cottage cheese pancakes
Cottage cheese pancakes are a healthy spin on regular pancakes.
Just blend cottage cheese with flour and milk and you have a batter that yields light and fluffy pancakes with the added benefit of protein.
These pancakes are an ideal breakfast or brunch treat and can be topped with fresh fruits or honey for added flavor.
Appetizer option
Savory cottage cheese dip
A savory dip made from cottage cheese is a perfect appetizer choice.
Simply mix cottage cheese with herbs such as dill and chives, and add garlic powder and lemon juice for zestiness.
This dip goes well with vegetable sticks or whole-grain crackers, making it a healthy snack option.
Main course idea
Stuffed bell peppers with cottage cheese
Stuffed bell peppers filled with cottage cheese make for a hearty main course.
Mix cooked rice, vegetables like spinach or zucchini, and spices like cumin or paprika with cottage cheese, and stuff the mixture into halved bell peppers.
Bake until the peppers are tender for a satisfying meal.
Refreshing treat
Cottage cheese smoothie bowl
A smoothie bowl with cottage cheese makes for a refreshing treat that's nutritious and filling at the same time.
Blend fruits such as bananas or berries with cottage cheese until it smoothens out; pour into a bowl; and top it off using granola, nuts, seeds, etc., making sure every bite has layers of texture to it.
Comfort food twist
Baked ziti with cottage cheese
Baked ziti gets an upgrade when you replace ricotta with a creamy-yet-light-textured alternative: cottage cheese.
Layer cooked pasta, sauce, mozzarella with this cheesy delight in a baking dish.
Bake till bubbly and golden brown perfection is achieved, ensuring every forkful delivers comforting flavors reminiscent of classic Italian fare without the heaviness associated with traditional versions.