12 Creative Ways To Use Up A Container Of Cottage Cheese - Tasting Table

"Cottage cheese is one of those foods that people either love or hate. And if you aren't familiar with how to work with it, it can be a bit intimidating. Is it a breakfast food? A topping? A dessert? A cheese? A spread? The truth is that it's all of that and more. This is what makes cottage cheese a versatile, star ingredient worth having on hand for everyday cooking."

"Ricotta is often used as a creamy layer or mix-in for pasta dishes. Cottage cheese is similar to it in many ways, meaning you might want to try substituting it for ricotta in something like a lasagna. However, there are some differences between cottage cheese and ricotta that may alter the texture of your dish: Cottage cheese has a lumpier texture and often contains more salt than ricotta."

"Even when heated, cottage cheese doesn't fully melt; instead, it remains creamy and thick, making it the perfect ingredient to layer into lasagna, stuff in baked shells, or dollop into baked ziti. Its slightly tangy flavor brings a boldness to the dish without overpowering the umami of the tomato and the subtlety of the herbs and pasta. The mouthfeel is dreamy, and"

People either love or hate cottage cheese, yet it functions as breakfast, topping, dessert, spread, and cheese in recipes. It is creamy and lumpy with high protein, allowing use hot or cold. It works in breads, pancakes, pasta, puddings, smoothies, and casseroles. Cottage cheese can substitute for ricotta in layered pasta, though its lumpier texture and often higher salt content may change mouthfeel and seasoning needs. When heated it does not fully melt but stays creamy and thick, lending tangy richness that complements tomato, herbs, and pasta in dishes like lasagna and baked ziti.

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