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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Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Blending in Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter or cottage cheese adds meaningful protein and nutrients without the heavy metal concerns or the premium price tag.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Greek yogurt or cottage cheese makes a thick, protein-rich base.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Spinach, feta, and cottage cheese team up in this sliceable bake that delivers spanakopita flavors with the utility of a crustless frittata.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Blending in Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter or cottage cheese adds meaningful protein and nutrients without the heavy metal concerns or the premium price tag.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Greek yogurt or cottage cheese makes a thick, protein-rich base.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Spinach, feta, and cottage cheese team up in this sliceable bake that delivers spanakopita flavors with the utility of a crustless frittata.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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