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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His staples include eggs, meat, chicken, beans, cottage cheese, and yogurt.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
Harris-Pincus suggests combining 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with a handful of berries and 1 to 2 teaspoons of chia seeds for a simple, satisfying snack.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
This version includes crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and an unexpected touch of horseradish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Start with eggs, cottage cheese, beans, tofu, or leftover meat, then add filling ingredients like potatoes, frozen vegetables, spinach, peppers, or onions.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 May 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
Harris-Pincus suggests combining 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with a handful of berries and 1 to 2 teaspoons of chia seeds for a simple, satisfying snack.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
This version includes crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and an unexpected touch of horseradish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Start with eggs, cottage cheese, beans, tofu, or leftover meat, then add filling ingredients like potatoes, frozen vegetables, spinach, peppers, or onions.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese
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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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