45 Of The Best Cottage Cheese Recipes You Can Make From Home

Are you interested in learning about how to make different food with cottage cheese?

If you are then this is the perfect article for you because we are going to list several super tasty recipes that you will be able to whip up at home that also include cottage cheese.

So, without further ado, let us get started!

1. Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Are you looking for a breakfast that is tasty, healthy and absolutely perfect? If you need a breakfast that is low-carb then this will be perfect for you. So, make sure to give it a go.

2. Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Everyone loves pancakes. But cottage cheese pancakes really…take the cake. They are absolutely delicious and the addition of the cottage cheese really adds a little extra something to the dish.

3. Mexican Cottage Cheese Dip

Do you love food with a Mexican twist? If you do then this dip will be absolutely perfect for you. It is creamy, spicy and perfectly flavorsome.

So, make sure to check out this recipe to find out how to make this amazing dip.

4. Cottage Cheese Salad With Za’Atar

Salads can be pretty dull sometimes. But when you throw in some delicious creamy cottage cheese you can really add a little flavor that will impress you.

Best of all it can take under twenty minutes to make so you will be ready to chow down quite quickly.

5. Apple and Cottage Cheese Muffins

Do you love muffins? If you do then you will love these sweet yet creamy cottage cheese muffins. They are soft, tender and absolutely delicious.

Make sure to check out this recipe if you want to learn how to make them for yourself.

6. Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins

So, you do not like sweet muffins. Well, you will love these amazing savory cheese muffins.

They are wonderfully delicious, light and fluffy. Once you get a bite you will not be able to stop yourself.

7. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

We all love ice cream. But with this recipe and the added cottage cheese you will have a perfectly delicious sweet and cold dessert that will blow your mind.

If you love ice cream as much as we do, then make sure to try out this recipe and make some for yourself.

8. Cottage And Cream Cheese Filled Crêpes

This dessert is light, fluffy, creamy and absolutely perfect. Best of all they are perfect for dessert or for breakfast so you can enjoy this recipe whenever the mood strikes.

9. Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Cheesecake is possibly one of the tastiest desserts of all time and throwing in some cottage cheese will really add an extra layer of creaminess to it that you have not experienced before.

If this sounds like a recipe that you would like to try out then make sure to check out this recipe to find out more.

10. Overnight Oats With Grapes And Pecan Nuts

If you have been looking for a healthy breakfast then this might be the perfect recipe for you.

The addition of the grapes and pecan nuts really adds a whole new layer of texture and flavor that will certainly impress you and keep you coming back for more.

11. Pita Flatbread With Asparagus And Cottage Cheese

If you are looking for a healthy pizza mockup then this recipe you might really enjoy this delicious meal.

Best of all, the addition of the cottage cheese will add an extra layer of creaminess that you will not be able to put down.

12. Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

This bean dip is absolutely perfect. The creaminess and seasoning really adds an extra layer of flavor that will certainly impress you and your guests.

13. Lasagna With Cottage Cheese

Lasagna is delicious no matter what recipe you follow. But this version with cottage cheese really is a step above the rest.

It is creamy, flavorful and absolutely perfect for your evening meal. So, make sure to check out this recipe to find out more.

14. Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheese and potatoes, it’s a combination as old as time. But have you tried this cheesy potato and cheese casserole (see also ‘Potato Casseroles – 23 Of The Best Recipes On The Internet‘) with cottage cheese?

If you haven’t then make sure to try out this amazing recipe. It is easy to make and 100% delicious so make sure to check it out!

15. Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl

Do you love seafood? If you do then this dish is sure to impress you. The combination of the cottage cheese, crab and the perfect seasoning really adds a little extra something that sets this dish apart from the rest.

16. Berry Oaty Breakfast Bars

Breakfast bars are delicious. But with this recipe you will be able to enjoy the very best breakfast bars with the addition of creamy cottage cheese.

It is a high protein and totally delicious dish that you will not be able to put down.

17. Greek Mac And Cheese With Crispy Pita Topping

Greek salad with crispy bread and cheese. What could be better than that!

This recipe really combines everything to make the perfect dish. Best of all it is perfect for lunch or dinner so you can make it whenever it suits you.

18. Roasted Broccoli Toast

Are you looking for a simple yet healthy breakfast?

This dish might be the perfect dish for you. It is quick and easy to make and best of all it is light and creamy. So, make sure to give it a try!

19. Mexican Egg Casserole

Do you love food that is fragrant, spicy and absolutely delicious? Of course, you do!

This dish is all that and more so make sure to check out the recipe and make yourself a delicious Mexican egg casserole.

20. Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

We couldn’t resist. Another cheesecake recipe had to make it into this list.

This one is extra special because it tastes so similar to regular cheesecake while including healthier ingredients like the creamy cottage cheese.

21. Spinach Turnovers

Turnovers are the best on any given day. But these spinach and cottage cheese turnovers are on another level.

The delicious yet flaky cream cheese with the flavorful spinach, paired with the crispy pasty is a heavenly combination. So, make sure to check out this recipe and make some for yourself.

22. Green Chili Egg Puff

This puffy little slice of heaven is absolutely delicious. Throw in the extra spice of the green chili and you will fall in love with this fluffy yet gooey egg puff.

Not to mention the cream cheese adds more texture and flavor that perfectly compliments the dish overall.

23. Cheesy Egg Puffs

If you are looking for a cheesy egg puff in tart form then make sure to check out this recipe.

It is a wonderful dish to make for large numbers of guests and best of all it is the kind of food that you can easily reheat the day after. So you can enjoy these cheesy egg puffs the next day without worry!

24. Spinach N’ Broccoli Enchiladas

If you love enchiladas then this will be the perfect recipe for you to try out. It is creamy, healthy and 100% tasty.

Best of all it is very quick and easy to make so you can whip this delicious dish up in mere minutes.

25. Cheese-Stuffed Shells

If you love pasta and cheese you will love these cottage cheese stuffed shells. They are perfection with every mouthful.

So make sure to check out a recipe and try them out for yourself. It is totally worth it!

26. Canadian Bacon Onion Quiché

Quiché is absolutely delicious but have you tried it with cottage cheese? If you haven’t then you are missing out.

This dish is the perfect blend of cheesy, buttery and meaty. It is the perfect dish to make for yourself as a healthy lunch or as a dish for guests.

So regardless of your circumstances you can enjoy this delicious Quiché.

27. Butterhorns

This delicious sweet pastry is absolutely perfect to make for yourself or for your friends. It is the kind of dish that will have you and your family going back for more.

Once you get a bit of these butterhorns you won’t be able to put them down.

28. Sausage Manicotti

You have probably heard of this dish before. But this recipe is a little different. The addition of cottage cheese really adds an extra layer of cheesy creaminess to the dish that you will absolutely love.

So, check out this recipe and make yourself this comforting dish.

29. Breakfast Pie

Pie is always the right choice and with this recipe you will be able to make pie for breakfast (see also ‘26 Breakfast Recipes You Can Eat For Dinner‘)! Who does not want to enjoy a delicious pie filled with breakfast foods we all know and love?

Best of all you can quickly whip up this pie the night before to enjoy in the morning. We all love a dish that can cut down on a busy morning!

30. Cheesy Spinach

Spinach is a little dull on its own, but the addition of cottage cheese really adds a little extra something to this cheesy dish.

So, if you are looking for a cheesy spinach dish to enjoy as a side, make sure to try out this recipe.

31. Garden Veggie Egg Bake

Are you looking for a healthy dish to make for breakfast? If you are then this is the perfect recipe for you. It is both healthy and tasty so you will be able to enjoy it without feeling guilty.

32. Cheesy Beef Casserole

This dish is absolute perfection! If you are looking for a hearty beef casserole dish with delicious cottage cheese then this is the perfect recipe for you.

Best of all you can serve it with a simple green salad or some garlic bread depending on what you prefer.

33. Brunch Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are always the best comforting dessert. On top of that you can also enjoy this sweet bread (see also ‘28 Sweet Bread Recipes You Need To Try‘) as a breakfast dish.

The addition of cream cheese adds a wonderful flavor and texture to the cinnamon rolls that you will not be able to put them down.

34. Spinach Pie Parma

Are you looking for a healthy pie alternative? If you are then this is the perfect recipe for you. It is 100% delicious and totally creamy while also being healthy.

Best of all, this dish is super easy to make so you can enjoy it even if you are not the best cook out there.

35. Gluten-Free Breakfast Blinzes

These cheesy blintzes are absolutely delicious. They are so tasty that you will not be able to put them down.

So, if you love the idea of these amazing healthy breakfast dishes (see also ‘24 Deliciously Simple Camping Breakfast Ideas‘) that are sure to impress then this is definitely a dish you need to try.

36. Creamy Seafood Enchiladas

Have you ever tried a seafood enchilada? If you haven’t then you will absolutely love this creamy seafood dish. It truly is a delightful dish that you will be able to make quickly and enjoy.

So, if you love seafood make sure to check out this recipe and make them for yourself. You will absolutely love every bite.

37. Garden Tuna Pita Sandwiches

Sometimes a simple sandwich is exactly what the doctor ordered and with this recipe you can rest assured that you will be able to enjoy a healthy sandwich that still tastes amazing.

The addition of the cream cheese and refreshing veggies really adds a new layer to this dish that is sure to impress you.

38. Zucchini Lasagna

Are you looking for a healthy lasagna alternative? If you are then this zucchini lasagna will almost certainly hit the spot.

It is super flavorsome and 100% delicious so make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make it for yourself.

39. Cheesy Green Chili Rice

Rice is always a good staple and rather healthy carbohydrate. This recipe adds an extra layer of cheesy creaminess and chili flavor that is sure to make this a regular dish in your home.

It is the perfect recipe to serve for a home meal or larger gatherings. So, make sure to check out the recipe and try out this delicious meal for yourself.

40. Slow Cooker Red Potatoes

If you are looking for a tasty yet refreshing potato fish then look no further than this amazing slow cooked potato and cottage cheese dish.

It really is phenomenal and will certainly have you coming back for seconds.

41. Tuna-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes are always a good choice for dinner. But this tuna and cottage cheese stuffed dish really adds a little extra something special to them.

If you toss on a bit of pickle relish you will absolutely fall in love with this amazing baked potato dish.

42. Pear Cottage Cheese Salad

This recipe sounds a little odd when you read it. But it is absolutely delicious and refreshing.

The addition of cottage cheese and pear is a really amazing combination and one you should certainly try out.

So, make sure to check out this recipe and learn how to make this pear and cottage cheese salad. You won’t regret it.

43. Hacienda Hash Browns

Hash browns are always a good choice for breakfast. But this recipe shows you how to make extra delicious hash browns.

This is because they add a whole host of super flavorful spices and other ingredients that just pull this whole dish together perfectly.

44. Chiles Rallenos Souffle

If you are looking for a flavorsome egg souffle with a little extra spice. The addition of the cottage cheese really adds an extra layer of flavor that makes this dish that much better.

So make sure to check out this recipe and learn how to make yourself this amazing dish.

45. Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Muffins

Do you have a sweet tooth? If you do then this cinnamon cheese muffin will absolutely rock your world.

It is filling, tasty and 100% perfect so make sure to try them out when you get the chance. You won’t regret it.

Frequently Asked Questions

In this section we are going to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about cottage cheese recipes. So without further ado, let us get started!

What Goes Well With Cottage Cheese?

There are many things that go well with cottage cheese, as you have seen in the plethora of recipes we have listed.

But to name a few, cottage cheese goes particularly well with the following: bananas, pecan nuts, baby romaine, beets, grapefruit, honey, blackberries, mint, cinnamon, apples, figs, pistachios, cardamom, almonds, and blueberries.

What Is The Most Popular Way To Eat Cottage Cheese?

One of the most popular ways to eat cottage cheese is to enjoy it in a smoothie, on top of various fruits and berries, in a chicken salad, or even as a sandwich spread.

It is a very versatile cheese that can be used in various ways.

Is Cottage Cheese Healthier Than Yogurt?

Greek plain yogurt is healthier in the way that it has fewer calories in it on top of that it is also more likely to have probiotics in it.

But cottage cheese has a lot of sodium in it which is also healthy for you. So, it is hard to say which is better for you. They are both quite similar and offer different benefits to you and your body.

How Long Does Cottage Cheese Last?

Once you have opened a container of cottage cheese you can generally expect it to last between five and seven days if it is being refrigerated.

However, you can make it last longer if you freeze it and use it as needed. Using this method you can make your cottage cheese last between three and six months.

Is Eating Cottage Cheese Before Bed Good For You?

Yes it can be a good choice as a late night snack. This is because it is low in carbohydrates and high in protein. It is also incredibly healthy and can help you to reduce cravings for certain foods.

Final Thoughts

We hope that you enjoyed learning about these amazing cottage cheese dishes.

There are a plethora of recipes out there that we have not been able to cover. But we hope that you have enjoyed the list of recipes that we have looked at.

Have a fantastic day and good luck making your delicious cottage cheese dishes.