cottage cheese
noun
: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk
called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase
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The calcium and phosphorus in cottage cheese can strengthen bones.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The secret ingredient in this cozy and creamy casserole is a cup of cottage cheese.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
For example, in January, L Catterton bought a majority stake in cottage cheese upstart Good Culture.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Grocery stores offer plenty of options, from chicken, fish, eggs, yogurt and cottage cheese to tofu, beans, edamame and canned seafood.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The secret ingredient in this cozy and creamy casserole is a cup of cottage cheese.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
For example, in January, L Catterton bought a majority stake in cottage cheese upstart Good Culture.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Grocery stores offer plenty of options, from chicken, fish, eggs, yogurt and cottage cheese to tofu, beans, edamame and canned seafood.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese
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