Easy-to-make cottage cheese recipes

What to do with cottage cheese in the fridge?

Cottage cheese is healthy and low in fat. It has a particular taste and not everyone likes it! But if you take the time to taste and test recipes you’ll really like cottage cheese, I’m sure!

Cottage cheese can be added to all kinds of recipes and thus taste much better. Want to give it a shot? 10 Tips offers you easy recipes and tips to make with cottage cheese.

1. Replace ricotta with cottage cheese

If you like to cook and eat pasta, you probably like ricotta? Well cottage cheese can be a good alternative to ricotta.

In fact, just replace your ricotta with cottage cheese in your homemade pasta recipes or on your spreads. 10 Tips offers you a delicious recipe for pasta and cottage cheese from Ricardo: Pasta with Cottage Cheese and Vegetables.

With its 5-star rating, you will definitely love this recipe from Chef Ricardo! Good tasting!

2. Cottage cheese in smoothies…?!?

If we dig a little on the web and social networks, we find a multitude of smoothie recipes with cottage cheese as the main ingredient. So why not try the cottage smoothie experience?! ?

Here is a delicious berry and cottage cheese smoothie recipe. You need:

• 2/3 cup cottage cheese (the brand you prefer)
• 2 cups mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and strawberries)
• 1 glass of ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
• 1/4 cup very cold water

We mix everything well with your “blender” robot to have a very smooth, fresh and healthy smoothie! If you don’t have a blander at home, here is one that is really popular and appreciated by users:

3. Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

If you want to do something different with your veggie entrée this weekend then why not make a cottage cheese dip? Here are the ingredients and preparation for the dip:

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (or more depending)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed (a little less if you want a less pronounced garlic taste)
• 1 pinch of basil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 stalk of shallot, finely chopped

Mix the cottage cheese well with all the ingredients to have a smooth and creamy dip. You can also add a little lemon juice to the mixture before refrigerating the dip and serving with your favorite vegetables.

Your raw vegetables will be delicious with this cottage cheese dip! In addition, you will increase your protein intake thanks to the cottage, what more could you ask for!

4. Cottage cheese and fruit

Cottage cheese is really really good with berries! If you like this type of cheese moderately, it will taste much more delicious with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or even blackberries. Here is a simple little recipe to make with cottage cheese:

• Drain the cottage cheese well and mix it with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• Then add the berries of your choice to the bowl and enjoy.

You can also add honey to cottage cheese instead of maple syrup for example, it’s up to you!

5. Snack crackers and cottage cheese

If you want a good idea for a healthy snack then why not choose crackers and cottage cheese… Quite simply! Indeed, if you are more of a savory type, you will like cottage cheese served on crackers or rusks. An ideal healthy snack for the break at work or school.

How about as a breakfast spread?

Indeed, you can also add cottage cheese to your toast in the morning. Perfect for starting the day off right and much more nutritious than a simple toast with margarine!! ? ?

Oh yes, if you like salty sweet then you can also add a tablespoon of honey to the cottage cheese before enjoying with crackers or toast, you will love it!

6. Add cottage cheese to salads

It’s a simple idea but yet so delicious, so why not use cottage cheese to “pimp up” your salad meal!

Simply add cottage cheese to your salads for extra flavor and consistency. Really delicious, you will love the taste of cottage cheese in your various salads. Once again you can also add a drizzle of honey or even better maple syrup. Yum yum!

Why not accompany your delicious cottage cheese with a small handful of homemade fries? Come and read our tips on this subject: How to make good fries?