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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Choose lean sources of protein such as poultry, fish, tofu, legumes, eggs and low-fat dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Baking or air-frying onions with alternative breading (such as panko, almond flour, flaxseeds, or a blend of cottage cheese and egg) can improve their nutritional value. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026 While protein shakes are a convenient source of protein, foods like cottage cheese, chicken breast, and edamame also offer substantial protein per serving. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 May 2026 Dozens of small black bins offer contemporary toppings like mesclun and fried shallots alongside Vienna sausages and cottage cheese. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cottage cheese was in 1831

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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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