Cottage cheese recipes have never really made it to top ten lists for comfort foods or dishes you crave. That said, we’re about to change that with this list of unbelievably rich and tasty dishes you’ll look forward to serving on a regular basis.

Mouth Watering Cottage Cheese Recipes

Yogurt has managed to work its way into our everyday lives as a kind of nutritious treat. This wasn’t always the case, but with some serious marketing and widespread efforts, it is now a staple in many kitchens.  Cottage cheese recipes are only just at the cusp of the same achievement.  They’re exactly where yogurt was immediately before it took off.

Why should you give cottage cheese recipes another glance? They offer a fresh range of flavor and texture from the dairy aisle, with a solid amount of calcium and protein.  At the same time, a full (skim) half cup of it will deliver only 90 calories. It can be incorporated into either savory or sweet dishes, giving you tons of choices to enjoy.

Cottage Cheese Recipes You’ve Got to Try

Not sure where to get started with cottage cheese recipes? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! These are all simple, delicious, low-calorie, and high in nutrients.

Cheesy Salsa Baked Potato

Serves 1. 300 Calories.

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 1 small baked potato
• Taco seasoning, to taste
• Your favorite salsa
• Green onion, sliced

Slice your baked potato in half and scoop out the contents, fluffing them up with a fork and mixing in the taco seasoning. Return to the skins and top with the cottage cheese, salsa and green onions.

Rich and Sweet Pear Treat

Serves 1. 200 Calories.

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• Ground cinnamon, to taste
• 1 pear (we use bosc), sliced lengthwise in half, core and seeds removed
• 2 tsp honey (ideally local)

Lay pear halves face-down on a plate in the microwave. Stab a few times with a fork for steam release through the skin.  Heat for 1 minute or until soft. Remove from microwave and flip them face-up and sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour cottage cheese over the pear halves and drizzle with the honey.

Cheesy Raspberry Toast

Serves 1. 210 Calories.

• ½ cup cottage cheese, drained
• 1 slice whole grain bread, toasted
• 1 tbsp raspberry jam

This cottage cheese recipe couldn’t be easier! On a plate, top the toast with the cottage cheese and then add the jam before you dig in!