20 + Ways to Enjoy Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is trending—again!—and we couldn’t be happier. At Cabot, we’ve always loved this nutrient-rich dairy food. In fact, we have an extra-special recipe. We’ve been crafting our unique curd size known as “Vermont Style” for years. Really, years.  Our cottage cheese cook is celebrating 40 years working for us! (You know the recipe’s pretty much perfect with that kind of cook in our kitchen.)  

Not only is our cottage cheese the best base for a snack or meal, but it’s the ideal blank canvas for your creativity. We like to start with a generous scoop, then add savory or sweet mix-ins to create a customized snack—loaded with nutrients (like calcium & Vitamin B12) and packed with protein!

Choose your adventure: 

Savory

Mix in… 

• Veggies. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and avocado: pretty much whatever suits your fancy. And a drizzle of olive oil.
• Seeds and nuts. Stir in your favorites together or separately. 
• Grains. Quinoa, anyone?
• Salsa. You decide: mild, medium or hot! Or try hot sauce.
• Eggs. Plus salt and pepper.
• Crumbled bacon. Yum!

Sweet

Mix in… 

• Fresh fruit. Try chopped peaches, plums or pineapple (or add your favorites). Berries. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc!
• Jam and toasted nuts.
• Granola and honey. Or Granola and maple syrup. 
• Dried fruit. Try apricots or cranberries.
• Chocolate. Chips, chunks or shavings! 

If cottage cheese isn’t your thing…try all of these same ideas with Cabot Greek Yogurt—another great source of protein. 

Of course, beyond snacks, cottage cheese is a wonderful element in weeknight cooking. Here are a few of our favorite recipes to spread it in:  

Spaghetti & Zucchini in Creamy Parmesan Sauce

The cottage cheese brings the creamy! With a good dose of veggies and a light sauce made with cottage cheese, this pasta dish is healthy without sacrificing flavor.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

We know, we know: cottage cheese in pancakes? It actually works—trust us! If you’d like to switch up your breakfast routine, try making our cottage cheese pancakes. The pancakes actually call for a number of interesting—but delicious! —ingredients, such as flaxseed meal and Cabot Cottage Cheese. 

Baked Cottage Cheese with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Our Cottage Cheese adds major protein in this dish. This unique dish features eggs, cheese and cottage cheese that have been baked into a pie form—trust us, this one is very tasty! 

Macaroni & Cabot Cheddar   

You don’t just get cottage cheese here but also Cabot cheddar cheese, sour cream and butter! This is a great way to use cottage cheese in a classic recipe.

Skinny Zucchini Casserole

Protein-packed, light and delicious. Meals made with cottage cheese are nutritious and satisfying.

Chive, Cheddar & Green Chili Corn Mini-Quiches

These are great for on-the-go-mornings when you need an energy boost. When you are looking for meals made with cottage cheese, this is a tasty choice.

Lightened-Up Warm Artichoke & Spinach Dip

The perfect lighter snack food for a game day dip! This recipe features Cabot Cottage Cheese for a delicious, healthy alternative to heavy, high-calorie dips. Add this to your list of recipes using cottage cheese.

Cottage Cheese Queso Sauce

Warm, creamy and spicy cottage cheese dip - this Mexican Queso Sauce with Cabot Cottage Cheese is the best! Cook this up to add to your tailgate essential list on game day or for a cozy winter appetizer.

Cottage Cheese Blintzes