And you dont necessarily need to be a fan of the stuff in its original form either.
(A one-cup serving has about 25 grams of protein, according to theUSDA.)
Fortunately there are some lactose-free cottage cheeses available.
Chelsie Craig viaBon Appétit
Ready to get cooking with your new favorite unexpected ingredient?
Pecan Cheesecake Puddingfrom SELF
This dessert-like snack is sweetened with bananas.
Thats because the ingredient is blitzed with egg whites and oats into a blender until unrecognizable, but oh-so-delicious.
Its filling, delicious, and can be prepped ahead of time.
Packed with ham and veggies, theyre just as good for lunch or dinner as they are for breakfast.
Eat it like ice cream for dessert or after a hot and sweaty workout to cool down.
Basically Noodle KugelfromBon Appetit
Noodle kugel is fun to say and comforting to eat.
White vinegar and olive oil help the cottage cheese turn into a sort of vinaigrette.
This creamy ricotta- and cottage-cheese-filled pasta sauce is a pesto fits the bill.
it’s possible for you to use canned or frozen artichoke hearts if you cant find them fresh.
Serve on toasted bread for a fast, fancy lunch.
Top with almond butter, berries, and maple syrup.
Roasted Garlic White Bean DipfromRunning to the Kitchen
Heres a delicious bean dip that is not hummus!
Its also for meat-lovers, calling for both ground beef and Italian sausage.
Use store-bought everything bagel seasoning (a worthy investment), ormake your own.
Bread and chips of all kinds are ideal for dipping.
Cheesy Potato CasserolefromSpoon Fork Bacon
This savory cottage cheese recipe makes a great side or main.
In fact youll need just one pan and only 45 minutes to get it on the table.
Here, imitation crab and fresh crunchy cucumbers highlight the salty side of the curdy dairy product.
Enjoy a stack like this with a healthy dose of maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Itll boost the protein count and youll hardly notice the taste or texture.
