Friends, I have a problem, and the problem is that I keep finding new places to hide cottage cheese. I put cottage cheese in the flatbread, the pizza crust, AND the queso. The Caesar dressing, the Green Goddess dressing, and almost every sauce and dressing all get some cottage cheese as well (especially in place of mayo!). These 17 high protein cottage cheese recipes are the evidence, with protein running from 6g in a frozen pop to 52g in a loaded chicken salad, that you shouldn’t be nervous about using cottage cheese in your cooking and baking.
I know that cottage cheese has a reputation. The curds, the texture, all of it. If that’s your hang-up, then I luckily have the fix: blend it. It turns thick and creamy and stops tasting like a spoonful of curds, which is how a dressing, a queso, and a pizza crust all end up with cottage cheese in them and nobody at the table has to know.
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4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza
This 4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza is crispy, sturdy, and packed with protein thanks to a simple cottage cheese base. Top it with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings for a pizza night upgrade that's ready in under an hour.
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One Pan Zucchini Lasagna Skillet
This zucchini lasagna skillet is proof that you don't need noodles or an hour in the oven to get that classic lasagna flavor. Lean ground beef, zucchini, and mushrooms cook down in marinara before getting topped with cottage cheese and a blanket of melty cheese.
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Viral Spinach Cottage Cheese Flatbread
If you fell in-love with the cottage cheese flatbread that went viral on TikTok, then you are going to love this veggie-packed variant. This is my Viral Spinach Cottage Cheese Flatbread and it's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or even pizza. It comes together with only 6 ingredients and is the easiest (and most delicious) way to help you hit your protein goals.
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Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread
If you're looking for a delicious, protein-packed alternative to traditional bread, then look no further because this is it! This is my Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread, and it's made from just 5, simple, easy ingredients: cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning. The result? A soft and flexible flatbread that is perfect to use in your favorite sandwich or wrap recipes!
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High Protein Potato Crust Quiche
This potato crust quiche is basically a giant protein-packed frittata, with a crispy potato crust standing in for pastry. It's loaded with egg whites, cottage cheese, turkey bacon, and veggies, and comes together with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast you can reheat all week long.
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High Protein Chipotle Chicken Salad
This Chipotle Chicken Salad is creamy, smoky, and packed with protein and fiber. A blended chipotle-cottage cheese dressing coats tender chicken, black beans, and crunchy veggies for a lunch that actually keeps you full.
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High Protein Green Goddess Chicken Salad
This High Protein Green Goddess Chicken Salad is creamy, herbaceous, and packed with 53 grams of protein per serving. Made with shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and a blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt dressing, it's the perfect make-ahead lunch.
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Miso Maple Salmon Protein Plate
This Miso Maple Salmon Protein Plate is a quick, high-protein meal that comes together in under 15 minutes. A tender salmon filet is glazed in a simple three-ingredient miso maple sauce and broiled to perfection, then served over creamy cottage cheese with crunchy seed crackers, fresh chives, and a drizzle of chili crisp. With approximately 65 grams of protein per serving, this is the perfect easy lunch or dinner for busy weekdays.
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High Protein Stuffed Mini Peppers
These Stuffed Mini Peppers are a high-protein lunch or snack that comes together in minutes — no cooking required and only a handful of ingredients!
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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate party appetizer. Made with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese for extra creaminess, it’s loaded with tender shredded chicken, melted cheddar, and a kick of buffalo sauce. Serve it hot with tortilla chips and watch it disappear fast.
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Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
If there's one recipe that you need in your back pocket, it's a delicious homemade ranch recipe. Ranch dressing is a staple in my household, and is perfect for serving alongside cut up veggies, in a wrap, on top of a salad, or even as a dip for your favorite sandwiches! This is my Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip, and it comes together with just a few, simple, high-protein ingredients for a healthier twist on the classic ranch dressing. What's not to love about that?
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High-Protein Red Pepper Hummus
If you're looking for a high-protein snack recipe that also doubles as a delicious condiment, then you will love this High-Protein Red Pepper Hummus. This creamy, delicious hummus gets its protein thanks to one very special ingredient: cottage cheese. But don't let that scare you — you'll never taste it! Instead, what you'll taste is the salty garbanzo beans, the touch of tahini, the rich olive oil, and the roasted red peppers that add just the right amount of flavor and kick to this hummus. Enjoy it alone or pair it with your favorite kebab recipe. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, you can't go wrong!
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3-Ingredient High-Protein Queso
If you're looking for the perfect healthy recipe to shake up your game day, then you will love my 3-Ingredient High-Protein Queso. It comes together with a simple blend of cottage cheese, taco seasoning, and shredded cheese for a creamy, cheesy dip that proves that your favorite recipes can be made both healthy AND delicious!
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Easy High-Protein Hummus
Say "hello" to the easiest hummus recipe that is creamy, delicious, and packed with protein. This is my Easy High-Protein Hummus that contains a special, not-so-secret ingredient: cottage cheese! Don't knock it until you try it – the end result is a smooth, creamy, velvety hummus that will keep you hitting your protein goals and while also feeling fuller, longer. Trust me when I say that you'll never want to buy store-bought hummus ever again!
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Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats
Ever wished you could have an almond croissant for breakfast every day without the sugar crash? These Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats are for you then. Think all the nutty, buttery flavors of a bakery croissant, paired with warm baked apples and a golden almond topping, but in a high-protein, make-ahead breakfast you can feel good about. Each slice packs about 17 grams of protein, thanks to the almond flour, protein powder, and cottage cheese. The texture is soft, tender, and just a little indulgent.
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High Protein Cinnamon Apple Banana Bread
A cozy banana bread with a nutritious boost — this High Protein Apple Banana Bread is everything you love about a classic loaf, but made even better. It’s naturally sweetened, loaded with warm cinnamon apples, and packed with protein. It’s soft, moist, totally gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a healthy treat any time of day.
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Chocolate Banana Protein Pops
Your favorite summertime sweet treat just got a delicious, high-protein upgrade. These Chocolate Banana Protein Pops are rich, creamy, and, made from just five simple ingredients: cottage cheese, maple syrup, a banana, cacao powder, and protein powder. The result is a silky-smooth treat that is reminiscent of a fudge popsicle and is perfect for kids and adults alike!
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