Cottage cheese has officially moved out of the 90s diet trend phase and into my real-life kitchen lineup. It’s creamy, tangy, packed with protein, and, let’s be honest, totally underrated.
If you’ve got a tub of it sitting in your fridge and you’re wondering what to do with it (besides eating it straight with pepper), I’ve got you covered. From cozy casseroles to chewy bagels and even muffins, here are 8 cottage cheese recipes I’ve made on repeat.
1. Cottage Cheese Bagels
These bagels come together fast, with no yeast or rise time required. Perfect toasted with cream cheese or stacked into breakfast sandwiches.
2. Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce
Dreamy, creamy, and made in minutes — this pasta sauce is the weeknight hero you didn’t know you needed.
3. Banana Protein Muffins with Cottage Cheese
These muffins are moist, not too sweet, and loaded with protein thanks to cottage cheese and bananas. A great grab-and-go breakfast!
4. Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
A twist on classic egg salad that’s creamy without mayo. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or even scooped with crackers.
5. Cottage Cheese Queso
Yup, queso with cottage cheese. It’s smooth, slightly tangy, and you won’t believe how rich it tastes with way less guilt.
6. Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
Packed with juicy blueberries and a subtle tang, these muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfect for batch baking.
7. Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Casserole
This one’s perfect for meal prep! A satisfying breakfast bake that works for brunch, lunchboxes, or busy mornings.
8. Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These bite-sized breakfast bombs are a hit with kids and adults. And yes, the air fryer makes them super fluffy inside.
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