10 High Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Eat
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission. Read our full disclosure.You don’t hate cottage cheese. You’re just using it wrong. These 10 cottage cheese recipes blend it into creamy Alfredo, pizza crust, egg bites, soup, dip, taco spaghetti and more. No plain bowl required.
Start with the cottage cheese Alfredo if texture is the problem. It blends smooth and gives you 17g of protein per serving. The cottage cheese pizza has 21g of protein per slice, the strawberry protein shake hits 39g in five minutes, and taco spaghetti comes in at 43g. You’d never know it’s in there.
These are the recipes I make when I want cottage cheese to do the work without tasting like a container of cottage cheese. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dip. Done.
Why you’ll love these cottage cheese recipes
- 10 recipes, zero plain bowls of cottage cheese
- 6g to 43g of protein per serving across the full lineup
- 44-calorie egg white bites for the smallest option
- 5-minute strawberry protein shake for the fastest option
10 High Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes
This Cottage Cheese Alfredo sauce is a high protein version of everyone's favorite cream sauce with 17 grams of protein per serving. Made with cottage cheese, milk and fresh parmesan cheese, this is every bit as delicious and rich, but not as heavy as a traditional sauce.
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This Cottage Cheese Pizza has a high protein dough that can be turned into any type of pizza. It comes out soft on the inside with crispy edges, melty mozzarella and turkey pepperoni for a classically delicious pizza, perfect for busy nights.
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These homemade Egg White Bites are a meal prep must-have! Made with egg whites, cottage cheese, gruyere, red peppers and turkey sausage, these creamy bites are high protein, low-carb and totally delicious.
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Fuel your next workout with this Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake. With 39 grams of protein and only a few ingredients, this rich and creamy smoothie is a convenient way to fill you up.
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This one pot Sausage and White Bean Soup is full of delicious flavors using only pantry staples. This hearty soup is filled with fresh veggies, creamy white beans, rich pork sausage and cottage cheese for some added protein and creaminess.
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Pickle lovers unite, this High Protein Fried Pickle Dip is a must make! Loaded with protein using cottage cheese and greek yogurt this delicious and easy-to-make dip is the perfect addition to any party, game night, or even just a midday snack. Plus, it's a great way to use up any extra pickles you may have in your fridge.
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Taco Tuesday meets spaghetti night with this unique and delicious Taco Spaghetti. Made with rich ground beef, high-protein noodles and taco seasoning, even picky eaters will love this easy meal.
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This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the perfect high-protein breakfast. Made with cottage cheese, whole eggs, Monterey Jack cheese and your favorite veggies, each bite is fluffy and rich, making this feel indulgent at only 157 calories a piece.
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This Cottage Cheese Lasagna is a twist on a comfort food classic. With layers of oven ready noodles, rich and flavorful cottage cheese spinach filling, this lighter version of traditional lasagna has everything you'd expect from this beloved meal. The whole family is guaranteed to have dancing taste buds after the first bite.Â
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These Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect weeknight dinner. Made with seasoned rotisserie chicken, red enchilada sauce and a cheesy cottage cheese filling, these high protein enchiladas are packed with flavor.
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