Source: Peredniankina, AdobeStockCottage cheese is great because you can literally make anything from it – main courses, appetizers, baked goods, or desserts. In this collection, we've gathered the most interesting recipes – from classics like donuts and lazy dumplings, to original options such as cutlets, salads, and casseroles!
1. Cottage Cheese Donuts
Source: dzen.ruClassic cottage cheese donuts, deep-fried.
You will need: 600 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 3.5-4 cups flour, 6 tbsp sugar, 15 g vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 pinches salt, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve and mix it with eggs, salt, and both types of sugar. Add the sifted flour with baking soda and knead a slightly sticky dough. With wet hands, form donuts and fry them in plenty of oil until golden.
2. Minced Meat and Cottage Cheese Cutlets
Source: pinterest.comYou can use any minced meat – beef, chicken, or turkey.
You will need: 600 g minced meat, 300 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 onions, 100 ml water, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with a fork, finely chop the onion, mince the herbs, and mix everything with the minced meat, eggs, and spices. Add a little water and thoroughly beat the mixture. With wet hands, form cutlets; you can bread them in flour or semolina. Fry the cutlets on both sides over medium heat.
3. Lazy Cottage Cheese Dumplings
Source: ideireceptov.ruThey taste delicious with sour cream, jam, or any topping.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 6 tbsp flour, 4 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Thoroughly mash the cottage cheese with eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour, mixing the mass. Form lazy dumplings, drop them into boiling water, and cook for 1-2 minutes after they float to the surface.
4. Coconut Cottage Cheese Candies
Source: fb.ruA kind of diet Raffaello candy for sweet lovers.
You will need: 600 g cottage cheese, 5 tbsp condensed milk, 1-2 handfuls almonds, 6 tbsp coconut flakes.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with condensed milk using a fork and form balls from this mixture. Place an almond in each ball, roll them in coconut flakes, and refrigerate for several hours.
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5. Pears with Cottage Cheese and Nuts
Source: cookpad.comSweet and appetizing baked pears – a wonderful standalone dessert.
You will need: 6 pears, 150 g cottage cheese, 3 tbsp chopped nuts, 3 tbsp honey, 3 egg yolks, spices.
Preparation: Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Mix it with egg yolks, chopped nuts, honey, and spices to taste. Cut the pears in half, remove the cores, and stuff them with the cottage cheese mixture. Place the prepared pears in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
6. Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Source: dzen.ruSomething in between beloved syrniki and classic pancakes.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 150 g flour, 80 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until smooth. Separately mix kefir with baking soda, let stand for 5 minutes, and combine with the eggs. Add cottage cheese, mix, and then gradually add flour. Spoon the batter onto a hot pan and fry on both sides until golden brown.
7. Crab Salad with Cottage Cheese
Source: pinterest.comHearty, delicious, and at the same time very light and diet-friendly.
You will need: 500 g crab sticks, 500 g granular cottage cheese, 4 tomatoes, 1 bunch herbs, 2 cloves garlic, mayonnaise or sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Dice crab sticks and tomatoes, mince herbs with garlic, and mix everything with cottage cheese. Season and dress the salad to taste.
8. Cottage Cheese Muffin
Source: pinterest.comYou can additionally mix in candied fruits, dried fruits, berries, or chocolate.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 120 g butter, 3 eggs, 280 g flour, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve. Beat soft butter with sugar until fluffy, add cottage cheese, and beat again. Continuing to beat, add eggs one by one. Finally, mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the muffin for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Lavash Roll with Cottage Cheese and Raisins
Source: fotostrana.ruA delicious and simple dessert for tea in a hurry – couldn't be easier!
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 200 g cottage cheese, 50 g raisins, 1 egg.
Preparation: Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then pat dry and mix with cottage cheese. You can additionally add sugar or sweetener to taste. Whisk the egg and pour half into the cottage cheese. Cut the lavash into smaller rectangles, spread the filling, and roll them up. Brush them with the remaining egg and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
10. Cottage Cheese Cookies
Source: mirtesen.ruSurprises and delights with a successful combination of ingredients.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 150 g butter, 300 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, salt, sugar.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix all ingredients for the dough. Form medium-sized cookies with your hands and bake them for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Cottage Cheese and Avocado Spread
Source: niftyrecipe.comThis spread is ideal for toasts, sandwiches, or bruschetta.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 2 avocados, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 sprigs basil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the avocados. Put all ingredients into a blender and thoroughly blend the spread until smooth.
12. Cottage Cheese Pie with Crumb Topping
Source: gastronom.ruOne of the easiest and yet most delicious cottage cheese pies.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 200 g butter, 3 eggs, 3 cups flour, 1.5 cups sugar, vanilla.
Preparation: Grate cold butter, add flour and half of the sugar, and rub everything into crumbs. Whisk eggs, the remaining sugar, and vanilla, then mix the resulting mixture with cottage cheese. Place half of the crumbs in a baking dish, add cottage cheese, and then more crumbs. Bake the pie for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Cottage Cheese with Herbs and Garlic
Source: dzen.ruA versatile appetizer for all occasions.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 4 cloves garlic, 2 green onion stalks, 1/2 bunch herbs, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Mince garlic and all herbs, thoroughly mix them with cottage cheese, and season. Add a little olive oil for a better consistency.
14. Cottage Cheese Blancmange
Source: mirtesen.ruServe the finished dessert with fresh berries, fruits, or chocolate.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 120 ml 33-35% cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1.5 tbsp gelatin, sugar.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in milk according to package instructions. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth, add cream and sugar to taste, and blend again. Pour in the gelatin, thoroughly mix the mixture, distribute it into molds, and refrigerate until set.
15. Eggplant and Cottage Cheese Pâté
Source: youtube.comA wonderful spread for bread, a dip, or simply a standalone appetizer.
You will need: 600 g eggplants, 3 bell peppers, 180 g cottage cheese, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables and fry or bake them until soft. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the pâté until smooth.
16. Cottage Cheese and Vermicelli Casserole
Source: liveinternet.ruThat very casserole, well-known to everyone since childhood!
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 200 g vermicelli (spider web type), 3 eggs, 100 g sugar, 300 ml boiling water.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the vermicelli and set aside. Whisk eggs with sugar using a mixer, add cottage cheese, and whisk again. Drain the water from the semi-cooked vermicelli and mix it with the cottage cheese. Place the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Protein Salad with Cottage Cheese
Source: pinterest.comA recipe for those who follow a healthy diet and monitor their protein intake.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 100 g canned beans, 3-4 eggs, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil and finely chop the eggs. Mince the herbs, drain the liquid from the canned beans, mix all ingredients, and season the salad.
18. Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Banana
Source: AdobeStockMuch tastier and more interesting than classic syrniki, and sugar-free to boot.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 1 banana, 4 tbsp flour, vanilla or cinnamon.
Preparation: Mash cottage cheese and banana with a fork, add vanilla, cinnamon, and a little flour. Mix the mass, form, and fry the pancakes in a pan on both sides until golden brown.
19. Baked Zucchini with Cottage Cheese
Source: mirtesen.ruAn amazing recipe for stuffed zucchini made in a hurry.
You will need: 3 zucchinis, 300 g cottage cheese, 150 g mozzarella, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis lengthwise and remove their centers. Separately mix cottage cheese, grated mozzarella, and spices. Fill the zucchini boats with this filling and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Carrot and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: dzen.ruA nutritious and vitamin-rich salad for the whole family!
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 2 carrots, 4 tbsp raisins, 2 tbsp sour cream or yogurt, 2 tsp honey.
Preparation: Grate carrots, and soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then pat dry. Mix everything with cottage cheese, dress the salad with sour cream and honey.