cottage cheese

noun

: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk

called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase

Examples of cottage cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Don’t forget to include a snack in between meals, such as cottage cheese with pineapple, which provides 24 grams of protein. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 July 2024 My favorite way is cottage cheese with sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, some everything bagel seasoning on top and a little drizzle of olive oil. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024 The samples were collected at stores in 17 states and included milk, cottage cheese, sour cream and yogurt. Sam Ogozalek, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together egg whites, whole eggs, spinach, rice, cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and nutmeg until blended. Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cottage cheese 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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