12 Cottage Cheese Recipes That Show Off Its Superpowers

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Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

There are a few ingredients that have become extremely popular in recent years, and cottage cheese is one of them. Is it new? Not a chance. Our Southern grandparents have been loving on this creamy supermarket staple for generations. Enjoy it in the following recipes, smear it on toast (and top it with avocado!), or just enjoy a simple bowl topped with fresh berries and a handful of nuts. Cottage cheese is one of those ingredients that has truly stood the test of time.

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Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

Heavenly Chicken Lasagna
Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Lasagna lovers are always interested in new flavors and twists to their family-favorite recipes. This version replaces the typical beef with chicken for an interesting spin on the classic. Leave it to the creamy ricotta and cottage cheeses to make this absolutely delicious.

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Homemade Baked Lasagna

Homemade Baked Lasagna

When it comes to the easiest, cheesiest lasagna, never ever forget the cottage cheese. This fan-favorite recipe includes cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese to make an incredibly satisfying and delicious dish.

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Raisin Kugel

Raisin Kugel

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Kugel is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, and often the recipe is passed down through generations. This delicious recipe includes sour cream, butter, cottage cheese, and golden raisins.

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Lime Cottage Cheese Jello Salad with Sour Cream Chili Sauce Dressing

Lime Cottage Cheese Jello Salad with Sour Cream Chili Sauce Dressing
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Just take a moment to look at this delicious masterpiece that pairs cottage cheese with plump, juicy shrimp and sour cream chili sauce. A little jiggly, and a spoonful of delicious.

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Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Yes, we really believe some of the best lasagna recipes feature cottage cheese. This make-ahead version includes one small container and combines beautifully with ricotta cheese, pesto, mozzarella cheese, and lean ground beef.

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Cherry Fluff

Cherry Fluff

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Once guests spot this bowl of pink goodness they'll feel right at home. Cherry Fluff is a light, creamy, airy dessert with a sweet cherry flavor. Topped with an ultra-creamy whipped topping and cream cheese.

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Lime Gelatin And Cottage Cheese Salad

Lime Gelatin and Cottage Cheese Salad

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Grandma's favorite recipe will always be an eye-catching addition to the table. Leave it to the ingredient list that brings together mayonnaise, crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and horseradish.

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Cranberry Fluff Salad

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Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Another fluff salad that has a perfect pinky appearance and brings together marshmallows, pecans, whipping cream, grapes, and cottage cheese.

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Extra Easy Lasagna

Extra Easy Lasagna
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

In this extra easy, cheesy lasagna, we bring together a wonderful array of cheeses that include shredded mozzarella, cottage cheese (you can also use ricotta), and Parmesan cheese.

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Broccoli Cornbread

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Taste the real secret powers of cottage cheese in this recipe. While cottage cheese might not be a traditional ingredient to add to cornbread, you'll be amazed at how it improves the texture and taste.

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

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Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Cottage cheese is one of the ingredients that make this chicken casserole extra creamy, rich, and decadent.

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Husband's Delight

Southern Living Husband's Delight two servings scooped out onto plates

Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke

This comforting casserole is like a deconstructed lasagna, but there are a few ingredients (hello, cottage cheese), that make it extra creamy and decadent.

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