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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Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip Smooth cottage cheese blends with zesty herbs and spices to create a rich dip ($4) that pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, chips, or crackers.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
This recipe gets a big protein boost over traditional frittatas thanks to the addition of cottage cheese.
—Kelsey Kunik, SELF, 14 July 2025
Look for cultured cottage cheese to get an extra dose of probiotics.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 11 July 2025
What Is Palak Paneer? Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish consisting of paneer (fresh Indian cottage cheese cubes), fragrant spices, and a creamy spinach sauce.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
This recipe gets a big protein boost over traditional frittatas thanks to the addition of cottage cheese.
—Kelsey Kunik, SELF, 14 July 2025
Look for cultured cottage cheese to get an extra dose of probiotics.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 11 July 2025
What Is Palak Paneer? Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish consisting of paneer (fresh Indian cottage cheese cubes), fragrant spices, and a creamy spinach sauce.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese
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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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