The High-Protein Burger Topping You Probably Haven't Tried Yet - Tasting Table

"Instead, blending cottage cheese transforms it into a silky, pourable sauce (one of the best ways to use cottage cheese) that's not only delicious but also loaded with protein (upping the ante of that protein-packed burger patty). While a 1/4 cup of mayonnaise has about a half a gram of protein, the same amount of blended cottage cheese can pack around 7 grams - enough to give your burger a boost without adding unnecessary fat."

"Making it is simple: Toss cottage cheese in a blender or food processor with seasonings of your choice. Garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh herbs, or even a splash of pickle juice can turn it into a signature topping. Once blended until smooth, it takes on the consistency of a thick, rich sauce perfect for drizzling or spreading on your bun. It's creamy like mayo, tangy like sour cream, and brings a satisfying, savory depth to every bite."

"If you're craving something indulgent but still want the protein benefits, you can recreate your favorite fast-food sauces - just swap in blended cottage cheese for mayo. For a high-protein Big Mac-style sauce, stir in ketchup, mustard, diced pickles, and a pinch of paprika. To mimic In-N-Out's famous spread, blend in ketchup, sweet relish, and a splash of vinegar, then season to taste. The texture stays velvety while the flavor hits all the familiar notes."

Blending cottage cheese creates a silky, pourable sauce that functions as a creamy, tangy topping with substantial protein. A 1/4 cup of blended cottage cheese contains about 7 grams of protein compared with roughly 0.5 grams in the same amount of mayonnaise. Preparation requires only cottage cheese and a blender or food processor plus seasonings such as garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh herbs, or pickle juice. The sauce mimics mayo or sour cream textures and flavors and can replace mayo in fast-food-style sauces, including Big Mac and In-N-Out–style spreads. The sauce also works as a dip for fries, a drizzle over grilled chicken, or a spread.

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