10 Cottage Cheese Recipes for the Win

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Cottage cheese is such a versatile ingredient, yet it’s widely overlooked in favor of other dairy products. These delicious cottage cheese recipes make cottage cheese the star of the show. From protein-packed breakfasts or brunches like Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs or Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, to a rich dessert like Cottage Cheese Donut Holes, a healthy treat like Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars, or a fantastic Whipped Cottage Cheese which can be used in both sweet or savory dishes, there is a bit for everyone to enjoy.

Cottage Cheese Donut Holes

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Fried Cottage Cheese Donut Holes with no yeast added, a delicious Eastern European treat that is best served with sour cream and jam. Or you can also enjoy these donuts with melted chocolate or powdered sugar.

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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You are only 4 ingredients away from a high-protein breakfast that is wonderfully delicious and super easy to make. These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a big win with the whole family.

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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

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Inspired by the popular Starbucks recipe, these protein-packed Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites are easy to make with a few simple ingredients.

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Cottage Cheese Dip

A plate with creamy ricotta cheese, mixed olives, small red and yellow peppers, a drizzle of olive oil, and a piece of toasted bread.
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Healthy, refreshing, packed with protein, this Cottage Cheese Dip couldn’t be simpler! Enjoy it with breadsticks, fruit or veggies or crusty bread.

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Cottage Cheese Beef Noodle Casserole

Close-up of a pasta casserole topped with melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
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Hearty and comforting, theis Cottage Cheese Beef Noodle Casserole with ground beef and sour cream is a great family dinner for any time of the week.

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Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

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If you like a healthy breakfast, these Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs are for you. Light and cooked to perfection, packed with protein and goodness, the perfect breakfast or brunch for every occasion.

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Cottage Cheese Palmiers with Puff Pastry

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A sweet breakfast or brunch that looks and tastes restaurant worthy, these Cottage Cheese Palmiers with Puff Pastry are delicious and easy to make, and perfect for special occasions.

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Cottage Cheese Frittata

A vegetable frittata with mushrooms, spinach, and red peppers in a cast iron skillet; two slices have been cut and are ready to serve.
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A delicious breakfast or brunch, this Cottage Cheese Frittata is packed with goodness and color. And it’s ready in just 35 minutes.

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Whipped Cottage Cheese

A bowl of yogurt topped with olive oil and herbs, surrounded by cherry tomatoes, crispbread, and a small bowl of yellow tomatoes.
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If you like cottage cheese, but prefer a smoother texture, this Whipped Cottage Cheese is the recipe for you. Creamy, light, and so good!

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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars

Three thick chocolate squares with creamy white filling are stacked; the top piece has a bite taken out, exposing the filling.
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These healthy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars have no refined sugar added, are packed with protein and goodness, and are a perfect frozen treat to enjoy this summer.

GET THE RECIPE: Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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