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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The secret ingredient in this cozy and creamy casserole is a cup of cottage cheese.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
For example, in January, L Catterton bought a majority stake in cottage cheese upstart Good Culture.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Made with cottage cheese and egg whites, this protein-heavy breakfast (or snack) needs just 15 seconds in the microwave to be ready to serve.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Use 3/4 cup of cottage cheese instead of each cup of liquid called for in your pancake recipe.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
For example, in January, L Catterton bought a majority stake in cottage cheese upstart Good Culture.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Made with cottage cheese and egg whites, this protein-heavy breakfast (or snack) needs just 15 seconds in the microwave to be ready to serve.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Use 3/4 cup of cottage cheese instead of each cup of liquid called for in your pancake recipe.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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