The team and I are huge fans of cottage cheese here at Fit Foodie Finds because not only is it high in protein, but it actually makes a lot of food taste better (ie: Protein Mac and Cheese and Cottage Cheese Protein Mousse). I love its rich texture and mild taste and it’s the perfect high-protein addition to lots of my protein dessert recipes and main meals.
In this post, I’m sharing my top cottage cheese recipes — both sweet and savory. Enjoy ❤️
Cottage cheese is here to stay!
The cottage cheese TikTok trend started in 2023 and it’s still going strong and I’m not mad about it. Some of my most popular recipes on Fit Foodie Finds are protein-packed all thanks to cottage cheese. I’ve gotten a couple of million views on Instagram, too, for some of our popular cottage cheese recipes.
Did you know that per 1/2 cup serving, cottage cheese packs in 13g of protein? Dangggg, girl. For this very reason is why I love using cottage cheese in our recipes. Sometimes I leave it in its curd form and other times I whip it to make it nice and smooth. This is great for pasta sauces, lasagna, and cottage cheese ice cream!
What is the best kind of cottage cheese for cooking?
I prefer to use a 2% – 4% fat content in my recipes because if you go low fat/nonfat, the water content is higher.
My Best High-Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes
So, without further ado, here are some of our most popular recipes made with cottage cheese ⬇️
Jalapeño Cheddar Cottage Cheese Pull-Apart Bread
This jalapeño cheddar cottage cheese pull-apart bread features my high-protein dough and packs 21g of protein per serving. Serve it with a drizzle of honey to add a little sweetness!
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Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Waffles Recipe
These strawberry banana cottage cheese waffles are protein packed thanks to the blended cottage cheese and pink thanks to freeze-dried strawberries. They’re thick and fluffy and the perfect way to start your day!
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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
These hot pizza cottage cheese bowls are your go-to healthy pizza craving fix! Low-carb and loaded with protein, this recipe is easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
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Blended Cottage Cheese Crepes Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Crepes are a game-changer, offering a delicious twist on traditional crepes. Not only are they a treat to enjoy, but they’re also packed with high-quality protein (10g per serving!)!
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Cottage Cheese Egg Salad Recipe
Cottage cheese egg salad is a delicious and protein-rich twist on the classic egg salad. By using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise, you can enjoy all the creamy goodness with additional protein!
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Cottage Cheese Waffles Recipe
These cottage cheese waffles pack 11g of protein per waffle thanks to the blended cottage cheese. They’re thick and fluffy and the perfect way to start your day!
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Cottage Cheese Baked Eggs Recipe
These cottage cheese baked eggs are easy to make, customizable, and absolutely perfect for meal prep! They’re full of cheesy flavor and make a protein-packed breakfast option for those hectic mornings.
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Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe
This ground beef cottage cheese queso dip recipe is cheesy, creamy and protein-packed thanks to the ground beef and blended cottage cheese! All you need is 5 ingredients, and your favorite tortilla chips.
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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Muffins
These cottage cheese carrot cake muffins pack 7g protein per muffin, and are made with an amazing streusel topping and sweetened cottage cheese drizzle.
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Raspberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cake Recipe
This raspberry protein breakfast cake is a morning dessert you can feel good about! It’s made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and protein powder and then topped with a delicious streusel crumble.
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Whipped Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip Recipe
This whipped cottage cheese pizza dip recipe packs 20g of protein per serving, and boasts all the flavors of pizza you know and love. It’s a perfect game day appetizer!
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Cottage Cheese Wrap Recipe
Low-carb and high-protein, these cottage cheese protein wraps are the perfect vessel for all your favorite sandwich fixings.
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Whipped Cottage Cheese Taco Lasagna Recipe
Italian meets Mexican in this delicious taco lasagna recipe. It’s made with layers of hearty veggies, beans, flavorful ground beef, and a surprise ingredient of cottage cheese, giving you a creamy lasagna like no other!
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Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats Recipe
These blended cottage cheese overnight oats are a legendary new way to change up your overnight oat game. Creamy, protein-packed, and perfect for a make-ahead breakfast option!
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No-Rise Protein Pizza Dough Recipe
This no-rise protein pizza dough is the perfect base for creating delicious homemade pizzas. You can use either Skyr yogurt or blended cottage cheese which makes 20g protein / serving while creating a perfectly chewy and crispy crust.
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High-Protein Pizza Hot Pockets
This homemade hot pocket recipe is a delicious and easy way to recreate a nostalgic snack from your childhood. By using Greek yogurt for added protein, you can enjoy this classic treat with all your favorite pizza fixings.
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Protein Carrot Cake Roll Recipe
This protein carrot roll recipe adds vanilla protein powder to the batter and the frosting for a boost of protein! Not your traditional style cake, this moist and flavorful carrot roll is filled with a tangy cream cheese frosting and topped with powdered sugar for the ultimate delight.
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Deviled Pickles Recipe
These easy deviled pickles take everything you love about classic deviled eggs, and put the filling atop a dill pickle chip instead. Yum!
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Protein Fudgesicles Recipe
These nostalgic protein fudgesicles are made with cottage cheese, peanut butter, and chocolate core power for an absolutely delicious and nutritious frozen treat!
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Protein Pop Tarts Recipe
These brown sugar cinnamon Protein Pop Tarts are a healthier version of the classic childhood treat. Made with ingredients like blended cottage cheese, protein powder, and almond milk, these pop tarts are packed with protein and have a delicious flaky crust.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo
The Alfredo sauce for this cottage cheese Alfredo is made with cottage cheese, a little bit of heavy cream, and sauted vegetables. All ou have to do is blend all of the ingredients together into athick and creamt sauce before tossing it with pasta.
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Blackberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This high-protein cottage cheese ice cream is made with with full-fat cottage cheese, maple syrup, blackberries, and grahahm crackers. It tastes JUST like cheesecake, but is super nutrious!
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Protein Chocolate Mousse
This high-protein chocolate mousse is a simple recipe that is not only delicious but protein-packed! Cottage cheese and chocolate protein powder give this mousse the protein power you need to conquer the day.
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Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
You’ll love this creamy buffalo chicken dip made with cottage cheese, hot sauce, and shredded chicken. Perfect for parties and gatherings!
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Whipped Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Whip a whole container of cottage cheese until creamy and then fold it in with classic mashed potatoes for an epic holiday side!
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High-Protein Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These strawberry shortcake bars are packed with protein from blended cottage cheese, layered with white chocolate, and then rolled in a crunchy rice crispy coating.
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These cottage cheese pancakes are a nourishing breakfast made with ground oat flour, maple syrup, mashed banana, and cottage cheese for extra protein!
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Protein Monkey Bread Recipe
This air fryer monkey bread is packed with protein, thanks to blended cottage cheese! It’s sticky, sweet, and super fun and easy to make. Serve with a cream cheese glaze for the perfect finishing touch.
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Cottage Cheese Gnocchi Recipe
Cottage cheese gnocchi makes homemade gnocchi a breeze! This healthy gnocchi recipe is made with cottage cheese instead of potatoes to create a light, fluffy dough with a mega protein boost.
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Small Batch Protein Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These protein cinnamon rolls are made small-batch style. With cottage cheese in the dough and protein powder in the filling, they are a healthier and more filling twist on the classic treat.
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