Food and Recipes Dairy Cheese 12 Cottage Cheese Recipes That Show Off Its Superpowers By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 24, 2024 Close Photo: 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. 01 of 12 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. get the recipe 02 of 12 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. GET THE RECIPE 03 of 12 Raisin Kugel Monica Farber / Southern Living 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. GET THE RECIPE 04 of 12 Lime Cottage Cheese Jello Salad with Sour Cream Chili Sauce Dressing Southern Living 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. GET THE RECIPE 05 of 12 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. get the recipe 06 of 12 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. get the recipe 07 of 12 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. get the recipe 08 of 12 Cranberry Fluff Salad 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. get the recipe 09 of 12 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. get the recipe 10 of 12 Broccoli Cornbread Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle 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. get the recipe 11 of 12 Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Cottage cheese is one of the ingredients that make this chicken casserole extra creamy, rich, and decadent. get the recipe 12 of 12 Husband's Delight 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. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit