13 Cottage Cheese Recipes That’ll Convert Even the Haters

These high-protein, low-fat 3-ingredient cottage cheese pancakes have a fluffy texture with a subtly sweet flavor. Enjoy them with a drizzle of maple syrup, switch it up with a dollop of fruit jam, or go for another boost of protein with some Greek yogurt and fresh fruit.

This creamy chicken casserole tastes like — you guessed it — a million bucks.

Luscious, bright, and tangy, this weeknight pasta is the best way to get acquainted with cooking with cottage cheese. Here, we rely on the food processor to whip the cottage cheese. This helps transform all those chunky curds into an airy, smooth, thick, and creamy sauce.

Spooned into the center of a spinach-laced omelet, cottage cheese melts into a wholesome, creamy filling and adds an extra boost of protein.

Tossing pasta with cucumbers, tomatoes, and cottage cheese keeps things simple but full of flavor. And it’s so versatile! It’s a simple make-ahead lunch to eat all week.

They’re the perfect make-ahead breakfast.

Coconut, apples, dates, and almonds combine for a fresh take on muesli. It's perfect over cottage cheese!

These make-ahead egg muffins are packed with cottage cheese and veggies for a portable, high-protein breakfast.

Toss watermelon cubes with a light vinaigrette, then top with a mix of cottage cheese and briny feta cheese. A final scattering of olives and fresh mint over the top really amplifies those sweet and salty notes.

Tender strands of spaghetti squash are tossed with crisp-tender broccoli and enveloped in a fluffy, cheesy custard, giving you all the best parts of the classic side.

Cooked in just one skillet on the stovetop, this is truly a weeknight lasagna that you can add to your dinner rotation.

A sweet take on the savory classic, thinly sliced pears and apples are topped with cottage cheese. Add a handful of your favorite granola and a drizzle of honey and you’ve got a quick and filling snack.

Cottage cheese has a rich flavor and creamy texture that makes it a surprisingly good stand-in for ricotta. The parmesan sprinkled on top also gives a burst of cheesy flavor in every bite.

All the herby flavor of homemade buttermilk ranch dressing in a hearty, easy-to-make quick bread.

This “lighter” baked macaroni and cheese casserole relies on a combination of cottage cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese for its creamy base.

These pasta pinwheels are stuffed with cottage cheese and oodles of spinach, making them one of the easiest (and tastiest) dinners you'll make all month.

Want to throw all of your ingredients into a pot, walk away, and return to a cheesy, piping hot dinner? Yep, us too. A slow cooker makes easy work of “baked” pasta, minus the bake.

Of the many styles, sweet noodle kugel is the one most often seen on the table during Shabbat. This one features super-thick labneh along with cottage cheese.

This hearty vegetarian dish is bright with lemon zest and herbs, and gets finished off with a crunchy, olive oil-drizzled crust of Parmesan and breadcrumbs.

This delicious savory noodle kugel comes together in a pinch.