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Cottage Cheese Recipes Even Haters Will Love

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Looking for a collection of cottage cheese recipes for people who don't like cottage cheese? You've come to the right place. From breakfasts to healthy main dishes to appetizers, cottage cheese flies under the radar in these seriously tasty recipes even haters won't be able to resist!

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Cottage cheese haters, hello, welcome. You're among friends here.

As someone who thinks about food 24/7, appreciates the nutritional aspects of cottage cheese, and quite frankly has never been able to bring herself to try it by itself (shudder), I decided to get down to business figuring out ways to use it in recipes where I could reap its calcium- and protein-rich benefits without seeing it or tasting it - at all.

This list of ten recipes and counting truly rises to the occasion to deliver excellent flavor, hearty nutrition, and no trace of curds or cottage cheese flavor in sight.

And I don't say that lightly. I've seen some social media-trendy cottage cheese recipes that are straight-up not appealing. There are none of those here.

Note: This collection of cottage cheese recipes will be kept updated as new ones appear on the site, so pin the image above to bookmark it for later!

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What Type of Cottage Cheese to Buy

Because all of these are blended cottage cheese recipes, large or small curd size doesn't matter. You will likely see 2-4% milk fat options at the store, as well as fat-free. I don't personally go for fat-free as I find a little bit of fat is often welcome for taste purposes, but go with either 2-4%. One drawback of cottage cheese is that it can have higher levels of sodium, but they sell lower- or no-sodium varieties if needed, too.

Breakfasts

Chorizo Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Extra hearty and packed with southwestern flavor, you'll love this chorizo cottage cheese egg bake for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Flavorful meat is layered with tortillas, vegetables, and cheese and baked in a smooth and thick egg mixture featuring sneaky cottage cheese. This chorizo breakfast casserole does not need to be made overnight.
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The baked chorizo cottage cheese breakfast casserole in a baking dish.
Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Don't know what to make with leftover cottage cheese? Try a cottage cheese smoothie. It combines so smoothly with frozen fruit and milk to bring a thick and creamy texture and boost of protein.
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Two cottage cheese smoothies in short glasses.
Sausage Breakfast Strata
This sausage breakfast strata makes the best make-ahead breakfast or brunch for a crowd! Crusty bread soaks up a silky smooth seasoned egg mixture (with a secret ingredient), while sautéed veggies, greens, cheese, and sausage round out the flavor for the ultimate savory breakfast.
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A baking dish full of baked breakfast strata.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These cottage cheese pancakes are thick and puffy with a great flavor. Rich in protein and blended until perfectly smooth, this easy recipe comes together in the food processor and is a great use for leftover cottage cheese.
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Three cottage cheese pancakes and berries on a plate drizzled with maple syrup.

Appetizers

Cottage Cheese Dip
This impossibly easy whipped cottage cheese dip features a flavorful secret ingredient that takes it over the top. You will hardly know you're eating cottage cheese! Super smooth (no curds) and customizable to taste, this recipe makes a really nice better-for-you party dip or appetizer.
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Cottage cheese dip on a platter with vegetables and crackers.
Spinach Artichoke Dip (No Mayo or Cream Cheese)
Enjoy baked spinach artichoke dip with an ingredient shake-up: no mayo or cream cheese. This healthier version is lightened up and features more protein and fiber for a nutritious Game Day (or anytime) appetizer.
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Spinach artichoke dip being scooped out of the serving dish.

Main Dishes

Lightened Up Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This zippy and lightened up buffalo chicken alfredo pasta tastes as creamy and flavorful as the heavier version, thanks to the addition of blended cottage cheese. There's no butter or cream necessary in this better-for-you comfort food dish.
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A plate of buffalo chicken alfredo pasta garnished with parsley.
Healthy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This healthy alfredo sauce recipe is truly a comfort food game changer. Made without heavy cream or butter, cottage cheese helps provide a silky smooth and luxuriously thick alfredo sauce made much better for you.
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A bowl of healthy alfredo sauce coating fettuccine.
High Protein Mac and Cheese
This high protein mac and cheese recipe is ultra creamy and you will not believe it packs 30 grams of protein into each serving. Entirely vegetarian and made with a blend of flavorful cheeses, it also features 8 grams of fiber per serving.
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A wooden spoon lifting out a scoop of mac and cheese from the pan.
Lightened Up Garlic Shrimp Alfredo
Garlicky shrimp scampi meets fettuccine alfredo in this easy-to-make, lightened-up garlic shrimp alfredo recipe. Extra flavorful shrimp combine with a lower-fat (no cream) alfredo sauce to coat the pasta of your choice.
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A plate of healthy shrimp alfredo with a fork.

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