Casserole – a taste of childhood that many can't forget years later. It's also a valuable source of protein and beneficial microelements found in fermented dairy products. It's much healthier than regular baked goods and even syrniki, as it's not fried in oil. We're sharing 12 of the best cottage cheese casserole recipes for the oven!
1. Classic Cottage Cheese Casserole
Instead of raisins, add berries, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, or any fillings to your taste.
You will need: 700 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 6 tbsp sugar, 8 tbsp raisins, 2 tbsp semolina, 1.5 tsp vanilla, butter, salt.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve or blend it to make the batter smoother. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and semolina, mix the batter, and let it sit for 15 minutes for the semolina to swell. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form, add to the batter, add raisins, and gently fold in.
Grease a baking dish, lightly dust with semolina, pour in the mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. If the casserole is still a bit raw, leave it for another 15 minutes, but reduce the heat to 150 degrees Celsius.
2. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Milk
Another classic and very simple casserole recipe for the oven!
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp semolina, 3 tbsp sugar, 0.5 cup milk, salt.
Preparation: Add semolina to milk, mix, and let it sit for 10 minutes to swell. Mix eggs with sugar and salt, combine all ingredients, and knead until smooth. Bake for 40 minutes in the oven at a low temperature – about 120 degrees Celsius.
3. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Oatmeal
A perfect hearty breakfast for oatmeal and cottage cheese lovers.
You will need: 800 g cottage cheese, 2 pears, 3 eggs, 200 ml milk, 12 tbsp oatmeal.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with eggs and add a little sugar if desired. Add 8 tbsp of oatmeal and 120 ml of milk, mix thoroughly, and spread 3/4 of the mixture into a greased baking dish. Arrange sliced pears on top, then another layer of cottage cheese mixture, and finally, the remaining oatmeal mixed with milk. Bake the casserole for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Cottage Cheese Lemon-Coffee Casserole
Visually, this casserole resembles the popular "Zebra" cake with its layers.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 100 g sour cream, 4 eggs, 4 tbsp semolina, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp instant coffee, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Blend all main ingredients to form a batter and divide it in half. Stir lemon juice and zest into one half, and instant coffee dissolved in 50 ml of boiling water into the other. Grease a baking dish and alternate spoonfuls of both mixtures to create layers. Bake the casserole in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Low-Calorie Cottage Cheese Casserole
Use any sugar substitute you prefer.
You will need: 400 g fat-free cottage cheese, 150 ml milk, 3 tbsp semolina, 2 eggs, sugar substitute.
Preparation: Add semolina to milk and let it sit, while dissolving the sugar substitute in water and mixing it with eggs. Combine both mixtures, add cottage cheese, and mix. Bake in a silicone or non-stick pan for 50 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.
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6. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Bananas
Bananas will never spoil a casserole; instead, they'll add a distinct flavor and sweetness.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 2 bananas, 3 eggs, 100 ml heavy cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 60 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs well with sugar and cream, add mashed cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder, then mix. Mash the banana or puree it with a blender, add to the batter, and mix again. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Cottage Cheese and Apple Casserole
This is a kind of charlotte, but made with cottage cheese dough.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 500 g apples, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp semolina, 4 tbsp butter.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese, mix it with 2 egg yolks, sugar, semolina, and melted butter. You can add vanilla, cinnamon, or other spices to your taste. Beat 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form and carefully fold into the cottage cheese.
Grease a baking dish, lightly dust with semolina or breadcrumbs, and spread half of the batter. Arrange apple slices on top and cover with the remaining batter. Pour the beaten egg white from the last egg (you won't need the yolk) over the casserole and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Casserole with Creamy Crumble
Even with the same ingredients, you can prepare a casserole in different ways!
You will need: 170 g cottage cheese, 0.5 cup sugar, 130 g flour, 100 g butter, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Thoroughly mash the cottage cheese with eggs and sugar. In another bowl, cover cold butter with flour and chop it into crumbles with a knife. Grease a baking dish, spread 2/3 of the crumble, pour in the cottage cheese mixture, and top with the remaining crumble. Cook the casserole for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Soufflé Casserole
This delicate and low-calorie dessert will perfectly adorn any festive table!
You will need: 700 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 7 tbsp natural yogurt, 3 tbsp brown sugar.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix with eggs and sugar. Add yogurt and beat the batter with a mixer until it's as airy as possible. Add fruits or berries, spoon the mixture into silicone molds, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Before serving, the soufflé must be cooled to prevent it from deflating.
10. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Potatoes and Spinach
Your family will surely appreciate this unusual recipe and original combination of ingredients!
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 4 potatoes, 2 eggs, 150 g spinach, 3 tbsp flour, herbs to taste.
Preparation: Boil and mash the potatoes, chop the spinach, and beat the eggs. Mix the eggs with cottage cheese, flour, spices, and herbs, then add the mashed potatoes and spinach. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 45 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.
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11. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Zucchini
A fresh and light casserole for the warm season!
You will need: 100 g cottage cheese, 400 g zucchini, 2 eggs, 50 g cheese, garlic.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, let it sit for a bit, and squeeze out excess liquid well. Mix cottage cheese with grated cheese, add garlic and spices to taste, then beat in the eggs and mix. Spread the zucchini into a greased baking dish, and top with the cheese mixture. Bake the casserole for 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Pumpkin
Vary the amount of sugar and spices – and you'll get a delightful dessert or a complete main course.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 400 g pumpkin, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp semolina, 3 tbsp sour cream, butter, sugar, and spices.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and grate it on a medium grater. Mix all ingredients into a batter, add sugar and spices to taste. Grease a baking dish with butter, spread the mixture into it, and bake for 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.