If you have been on social media lately, you would see that cottage cheese has been storming the internet. Many different recipes have been created by using cottage cheese due to its versatility. There are many health benefits that come from cottage cheese which is why it has been used by so many. This creamy dairy source is high in protein, selenium, vitamin B, and phosphorus. It even is low in calories, so it is a win-win! If cottage cheese doesn’t sound appetizing and you are not a fan, do not fret! It has been made to be disguised. There have been many sweet desserts, but also savory. In this blog, you will find these different recipes that have been made by using cottage cheese.
Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup almond flour
1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a blender add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
Add the cottage cheese mixture to a medium size bowl. Then add the almond flour and protein powder. Mix until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Optional - top with flakey sea salt. Enjoy!
Spicy Kale Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds kale (around 3 bunches)
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (with herbs if possible)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cup cottage cheese
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
2 ½ cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pound no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles (or noodles cooked according to the package instructions)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Prepare the kale: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Roughly chop the kale. Boil the kale leaves for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle. Using a towel, wring out as much water as possible from the kale. Chop it and season with kosher salt and pepper.
Make the tomato sauce: Meanwhile, mince the garlic. In a cold saucepan, combine garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes (or less depending on your spice tolerance), and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to medium high heat, stirring as the mixture heats up. Sauté for about 30 seconds, then add the crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Make the filling: Strain out all liquid from the cottage cheese (squeeze it in a strainer). Add ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper.
Assemble the lasagna: Place a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish. Cover the sauce with a layer of noodles, then half of the cheese mixture, half of the kale, and half of the remaining sauce. Add another layer of noodles, the remaining cheese, and the remaining kale. Top with the remaining noodles, then the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 45 minutes, until bubbly and browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Cottage Cheese Bread with Walnuts
Ingredients:
1½ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup cottage cheese
½ cup superfine sugar
½ cup walnuts
3 eggs , medium
2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions:
In a bowl mix cottage cheese, sugar and eggs together, using an electric mixer.
Stir in finely chopped walnuts, sifted flour and baking powder.
Pour the mixture into a 2-pounds (1-kilogram) loaf tin lined with baking parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 1 hour or until and inserted skewer comes out clean.
Let it cool down before serving. Serve sliced with jam, butter or anything you like!
Enjoy!
Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Ingredients:
1 cup milk use skim for low-fat
½ cup cottage cheese use low-fat cottage cheese to make this recipe low-fat
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder or more to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese
dried basil
dried oregano
fresh chopped parsley
cooked pasta of choice
Instructions:
Put all the ingredients, except basil, into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture in a small saucepan and add basil and oregano. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through and smooth. Add more basil, oregano, salt, or pepper (or other seasonings), to taste.
Let it cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked pasta right before serving and let it soak in for a couple of minutes. Top with meat or veggies as desired; garnish with fresh chopped parsley, optional. Serve immediately.
