Blended Cottage Cheese 101: What is it, how to make it, and how to serve it.
If the texture of cottage cheese is holding you back from enjoying the popular dairy product then blending cottage cheese could be your solution! In this blog we will cover blended cottage cheese 101 and discuss what it is, how to make it, and give you ideas on how to serve it to enhance the nutrition and texture of your recipes!
I recently visited home and was enjoying a snack of cottage cheese and fruit when my mom walked in and asked, “what are you snacking on?”
“Cottage cheese and pineapple,” I replied.
To which my mom responded, “I wish I liked cottage cheese, I just can’t get past the texture.”
Do you feel how my mom feels? Do you want to make all of the delicious cottage cheese recipes that are trending online but simply can’t get yourself to because of the chunky cottage cheese texture? Then this blog is for you!
Blended cottage cheese is the perfect solution for people who want to enjoy cottage cheese but simply can’t get past the texture. It’s also the perfect recipe addition, greek yogurt substitute, or base for healthy dips because of its smooth and creamy texture.
In todays blog, we’re talking all about blending cottage cheese: what is it, how to make it, and how to serve it in a way that is enjoyable so that you can start including cottage cheese in your diet, today!
What is blended cottage cheese?
Blended cottage cheese is simply cottage cheese that has been pulsed or blended into a smooth, yogurt like texture. It’s incredibly easy to make at home and maintains all of its nutritional benefits but loses the classic “chunky” texture that cottage cheese is known for… and often not loved for!
People blend cottage cheese for a variety of reasons including:
For a smoother, more desirable texture: This is definitely the primary reason why people prefer cottage cheese blended. While cottage cheese is incredibly nutrient dense, many people simply cannot get it onto their plates because of its chunky and curdy texture.
By blending cottage cheese, you smooth out all of the chunks and give it a creamy texture that many adults and children find more enjoyable!
For easier incorporation into recipes: The creamy texture of blended cottage cheese is much easier to include into recipes like a cottage cheese sauce, dip, or smoothie. With a texture more similar to that of yogurt, blended cottage cheese can enhance both the nutrition and the creaminess of most recipes!
As a nutritious substitute for other ingredients: Blended cottage cheese is commonly used as a substitute for a variety of ingredients in recipes. One popular way to use blended cottage cheese is as a greek yogurt alternative if you want a similar texture result but less tang in your recipe.
You can also use blended cottage cheese as a healthier cream cheese substitute because cottage cheese naturally has a cheesecake like flavor that mimics cream cheese!
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How to make blended cottage cheese:
Blending cottage cheese at home is incredibly easy and all you’ll need for a basic recipe is a container of cottage cheese, a blending tool (blender, food processor, or emulsion blender), and possibly a splash of liquid depending on the moisture content of the brand of cottage cheese you are using.
Here’s a step by step instruction to get your cottage cheese blended:
1) Add your container of cottage cheese to a blender, food processor, or emulsion blender. You can also add the exact amount you will need for the recipe you are making if you don’t want to blend the entire container.
If you do choose to blend the entire container of cottage cheese, the blended cottage cheese can be stored in an air tighter container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
2) Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water or milk of choice if necessary to help the cottage cheese start to blend. Some brands of cottage cheese have a larger curd and higher moisture content than other brands of cottage cheese and this helps them blend easier, especially in a blender.
The final consistency should be creamy, smooth, and similar to yogurt.
3) Add in your flavors. While of course you can enjoy plain blended cottage cheese spread on toast or mixed into sauces and smoothies, you can also blend it with a variety of sweet or savory flavors like peanut butter, chocolate, ranch seasoning, and more!
You can stir these flavors in once your cottage cheese is blended or blend it all at once in your blender or food processor.
5 ways too serve blended cottage cheese
Now that we have covered what blended cottage cheese is and how to make your own at home, let’s go over a few ways to serve it!
While of course all of these recipes can be made with traditional cottage cheese if you want to save yourself a step, many of these cottage cheese recipes pair best with the smooth texture of cottage cheese that has been blended!
1) Serve it as a cottage cheese dip
Cottage cheese dips are a creative way to serve blended cottage cheese. They taste great, are high in protein, and have the creamy texture that most of us love in a creamy dip! Here are a few cottage cheese dips to try:
Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
Blended cottage cheese ranch dip is made with only 2 ingredients and pairs perfectly with vegetables or chips.
Green Chile Cottage Cheese Queso
A healthy twist on a classic tailgate snack, cottage cheese queso is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!
Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Dip
Blend cottage cheese with peanut butter and serve it as an easy high protein fruit dip!
2) Mix it in to a creamy cottage cheese sauce
Cottage cheese in pasta sauce is a creative way to boost the protein content of your pasta without losing the enjoyment. Here are a few ways to enjoy cottage cheese in pasta:
High Protein Mac and Cheese
A cottage cheese cheese sauce is the perfect way to build a high protein macaroni and cheese recipe!
Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe Roundup
Here are 10 different ways to make a high protein cottage cheese pasta sauce.
3) Add it to a cottage cheese smoothie
If you can add yogurt to smoothies, you can certainly add blended cottage cheese! The best part about making a cottage cheese smoothie is that you add protein without adding protein powder AND you can blend all of your ingredients at once to help you cut down on dishes. Here is my favorite cottage cheese fruit smoothie:
Peaches & Cream Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This cottage cheese fruit smoothie recipe is full of peaches and cream flavors that you will love!
4) Enjoy it as a high protein dessert
Remember when I said that cottage cheese makes a great cream cheese substitute? That mans that cottage cheese is actually a great addition to many desserts that feature cream cheese or cheese cake flavors! From chocolate cottage cheese mousse to a variety of cottage cheese cookie doughs, here are a few recipes you can try:
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
This high protein chocolate mousse is filled with fluffy, chocolate cottage cheese that tastes like cheesecake but is loaded with protein!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
This cottage cheese cookie dough recipe is loaded with peanut butter chocolate chip flavors.
Snickerdoodle Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Another cottage cheese cookie dough recipe but this one is filled with the cozy cinnamon sugar flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie.
5) Spread it on to a cottage cheese toast
Finally, blended cottage cheese is a great addition to cottage cheese toast recipes! I have two on my blog that feature regular cottage cheese but you can certainly use blended cottage cheese in these recipes as well:
Savory cottage cheese toast
Add blended cottage cheese to your toast and top it with this savory cucumber and tomato mixture for a tasty lunch!
Honey Cottage Cheese Bagel
Blended cottage cheese would be the perfect addition to this simple bagel with cottage cheese and honey recipe.
The Takeaway:
Blended cottage cheese is easy to make, versatile, and a simple solution for those who do not enjoy the texture of traditional texture of cottage cheese. While some brands do sell pre-blended cottage cheese, it’s also incredibly easy to make at home with a carton of cottage cheese, a blender or food processor, and some patience!
Once you have your cottage cheese blended, it can be used in a variety of recipes from dips to desserts to help boost the protein content and enhance the creaminess of your recipe!
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