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Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Cottage cheese is having its moment right now, so what better way to take advantage of the trend than to try these highly-rated recipes? With rave four- and five-star reviews, these delicious dishes make the most of cottage cheese. Recipes like our Whipped Cottage Cheese and Baked Mac & Cheese highlight the viral ingredient in healthy and tasty ways.
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Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese
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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
02of 11Baked Mac & CheeseView RecipeMac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.
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Baked Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.
03of 11Classic Greek SpanakopitaView RecipeThis savory Greek “pie” has a creamy spinach and feta cheese filling layered between sheets of crispy phyllo dough. While phyllo dough seems intimidating, it’s very easy to work with when you get the hang of it! This recipe would make a welcome addition to any party or potluck.
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Classic Greek Spanakopita
This savory Greek “pie” has a creamy spinach and feta cheese filling layered between sheets of crispy phyllo dough. While phyllo dough seems intimidating, it’s very easy to work with when you get the hang of it! This recipe would make a welcome addition to any party or potluck.
04of 11Zucchini, Corn & Egg CasseroleView RecipeThis healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
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Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake
06of 11Copycat Starbucks Spinach & Mushroom Egg BitesView RecipeJamie VespaSkip the pricy Starbucks breakfast in favor of our oven-baked egg bites, which are packed with spinach and mushrooms. Baking the egg bites in a hot-water bath creates a similar cooking environment to that of the sous vide method. The added moisture helps gently steam the eggs, creating an almost soufflé-like consistency. Enjoy these meal-prep-friendly egg bites as is, or serve with a dollop of salsa or hot sauce, or sliced avocado.
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Copycat Starbucks Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites
Jamie Vespa
Skip the pricy Starbucks breakfast in favor of our oven-baked egg bites, which are packed with spinach and mushrooms. Baking the egg bites in a hot-water bath creates a similar cooking environment to that of the sous vide method. The added moisture helps gently steam the eggs, creating an almost soufflé-like consistency. Enjoy these meal-prep-friendly egg bites as is, or serve with a dollop of salsa or hot sauce, or sliced avocado.
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Quinoa Lasagna
08of 11Roasted Tomato & Asparagus Crustless QuicheView RecipeThis crustless quiche recipe is a good choice for your next brunch, but it’s also nice for a vegetarian dinner served with a side salad and a slice of focaccia.
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Roasted Tomato & Asparagus Crustless Quiche
This crustless quiche recipe is a good choice for your next brunch, but it’s also nice for a vegetarian dinner served with a side salad and a slice of focaccia.
09of 11Chickpea SaladView RecipeThis satisfying chickpea salad is a delicious combination of textures, from crunchy cucumbers to crumbly feta. The dill ranch dressing adds creaminess, but a tangy vinaigrette would be just as good.
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Chickpea Salad
This satisfying chickpea salad is a delicious combination of textures, from crunchy cucumbers to crumbly feta. The dill ranch dressing adds creaminess, but a tangy vinaigrette would be just as good.
10of 11Sausage & Peppers Baked ZitiView RecipeThis healthy baked ziti recipe doesn’t require any chopping and is made on the stovetop, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.
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Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti
This healthy baked ziti recipe doesn’t require any chopping and is made on the stovetop, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.
11of 11Cottage Cheese SaladView RecipeCottage cheese topped with crunchy bell pepper and sweet tomato makes for a satisfying afternoon snack or pair it with hearty whole-grain crackers for a light lunch.
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Cottage Cheese Salad
Cottage cheese topped with crunchy bell pepper and sweet tomato makes for a satisfying afternoon snack or pair it with hearty whole-grain crackers for a light lunch.
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