cottage cheese
noun
: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk
called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase
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Yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit Similar to eggs, both yogurt and cottage cheese are packed with protein.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Made with a gluten-free recipe that combines cottage cheese, egg whites, eggs, and oat flour, these silver-dollar-style pancakes come fully cooked and ready to eat.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Blending in Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter or cottage cheese adds meaningful protein and nutrients without the heavy metal concerns or the premium price tag.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Made with a gluten-free recipe that combines cottage cheese, egg whites, eggs, and oat flour, these silver-dollar-style pancakes come fully cooked and ready to eat.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Blending in Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter or cottage cheese adds meaningful protein and nutrients without the heavy metal concerns or the premium price tag.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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