The Best Easy Cottage Cheese Recipes (High Protein)

I have been a cottage cheese fan since the 1970s. It is so much more than "diet food." This nutritious dairy product, with about 15 grams of protein in a half cup serving, is a versatile ingredient.

Did you know that if you blend cottage cheese for a bit (in a blender (affiliate link), food processor (affiliate link) or with an immersion blender (affiliate link)), it develops a creamy consistency? You can use this whipped cottage cheese as a healthy swap for sour cream, cream cheese, or yogurt in all kinds of unique ways. This is a great alternative to those put off by the tangy flavor of plain Greek yogurt and/or the chunky texture of cottage cheese.

In addition to these simple ways to eat cottage cheese, it is a great option in a variety of sweet and savory dishes.

We've assembled the Best Cottage Cheese Recipes for Weight Watchers of all ages and stages. From energizing high-protein breakfast ideas to satisfying snacks and hearty dinners, these recipes are crafted to make eating better and losing weight a delicious experience.

Cottage Cheese Recipes for Weight Watchers - Breakfast

Packed with protein and flavor, these breakfast recipes are not only satisfying but also smart choices for those mindful of their Points. Whether you're a seasoned Weight Watchers enthusiast or just exploring a healthier morning routine, here's a great collection breakfast dishes featuring the versatile and nutritious cottage cheese.

Skinny Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

The yummiest cottage cheese pancakes, made with ground oats, cottage cheese, and egg whites.  My  friend, Tricia, calls them "Weight Watchers Power Pancakes." Why did it take me so long to realize that pancakes are essentially flat cakes, made from the same ingredients as cake, but in slightly different proportions? But cottage cheese pancakes or "Power Pancakes" packed with protein, that's another matter entirely. One of my favorite ways to start the day, they keep me satisfied for hours. 

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WeightWatchers Cottage Cheese "Danish"

!One of my favorite things from the original 1967 Weight Watchers Cookbook (affiliate link) by Jean Nidetch is this "cottage cheese danish." While this may not taste much like a fresh-baked cheese danish, as the book suggests, this simple sweetened cottage cheese toast recipe provides a lot more health benefits, especially when served alongside a serving of fresh fruit.

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Banana Split Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Indulge in a wholesome and delightful twist on the classic banana split with our Banana Split Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl. Nestled atop a sliced banana, a generous scoop of creamy cottage cheese takes center stage, creating a protein-packed base. Fresh berries add bursts of color and natural sweetness, while a sprinkle of granola introduces a delightful crunch. Drizzled with a ribbon of honey and sprinkling of slivered almonds this breakfast banana split is a symphony of flavors and textures that transforms your morning into a nutritious and delicious celebration. It's the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients that will make waking up easier while keeping you satisfied for hours. 

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WW Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Introducing your latest breakfast upgrade! Adding a touch of cottage cheese not only boosts the protein content of your basic scrambled eggs but also imparts a luxuriously creamy smooth consistency. Get ready to elevate your morning routine for 0 WW Points!

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Skinny Strawberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Smoothie

Indulge guilt-free with our Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie! Blended to perfection with creamy almond milk and fat-free cottage cheese, this delightful treat combines the sweetness of frozen strawberries with just a touch of non-calorie sweetener for that classic cheesecake flavor. Packed with fruity goodness and protein-rich cottage cheese, it's a satisfying and nutritious way to begin the day.

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WW Zero Point Cottage Cheese & Lox Savory Breakfast Bowl

If you prefer a savory breakfast and need something quick, easy, and a little elevated, this bowl will be right up your alley. It pairs protein-rich cottage cheese with silky cured salmon, veggies, egg, and everything seasoning. The fresh dill is optional, but it adds a punch of bright, fresh flavor to counter the richer elements. So much healthy lusciousness for 0 Points!

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WW Egg, Avocado and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Revitalize your breakfast routine with a cottage cheese bowl! If you're fond of yogurt bowls, why not give cottage cheese a try? Similar to yogurt, this creamy and protein-packed option complements sweet and savory toppings alike. For a nourishing and fulfilling meal, top your cottage cheese with a mix of eggs, avocado, and veggies. The outcome? A vibrant and scrumptious way to kickstart your day!

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WW Friendly Cottage Cheese Casserole Recipes 

These satisfying casserole dishes offer a nutritious twist on classic comfort foods, with cottage cheese adding creaminess and protein without all the extra calories. From veggie-packed crustless quiche to flavorful egg and hashbrown bakes, these casseroles are perfect for those looking to indulge in comforting meals while keeping their health goals in check.

Spinach & Feta Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche

This quiche is much lighter and healthier than classic quiche because: 1) It's crustless; and 2) It's made with non-fat cottage cheese. The best thing? You simply whirl the healthy ingredients together in a blender (affiliate link), pour the mixture into a pie dish and bake, so it's a great quick & easy weeknight supper solution.

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Made with shredded hash brown potatoes, eggs, bacon, cheese and onion, the casserole doesn't take long to make and bakes in about 40 minutes! The casserole can be served anytime of the day. Eat it for breakfast and be so full you'll be able to bypass the cookie jar all morning. Or enjoy it with a simple salad as part of a satisfying lunch or supper. 

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Wild Rice, Chicken Cottage Cheese Casserole

Here's a modern-day, skinny version of a classic chicken and rice casserole normally made with creamy canned soup. To update it and make it lighter and healthier, I’ve swapped the soup for a store-bought light Alfredo sauce, healthy wild rice instead of white rice, and fat-free cottage cheese to replace the regular cheese. Wild rice adds a wonderful nutty flavor and texture. When I first served this dreamy casserole to my family for dinner they flipped for it.

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Cottage Cheese Dip Recipes for Weight Watchers

Discover a delicious twist on traditional dips with these WW-friendly recipes featuring cottage cheese. From creamy 2-ingredient Ranch Dip to warm and gooey pizza dip, these dips pack a protein punch while keeping the fat, calories and WW Points value in check. With cottage cheese as the secret ingredient, you can enjoy guilt-free snacking without compromising on flavor or nutrition.

2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Here's a recipe for a delicious and easy dip made with cottage cheese and ranch seasoning. It is an excellent source of protein. With its creamy texture and delicious flavors, we love it with chips, and a host of fresh veggies such as baby carrots, celery sticks, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes or cucumbers.

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The bold and the buffalo— this dip has it all. Thanks to cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s laden with velvety protein. And thanks to hot sauce and cayenne, it’s brimming with fire… and will be the object of your desire.

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Healthy Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip

Spice up your cottage cheese snack with a delightful twist! Instead of enjoying this healthy ingredient plain, why not elevate it with pizza-inspired ingredients and transform it into a warm, gooey dip? This single-serving recipe is not only generous in size but also incredibly satisfying, offering a new and flavorful way to enjoy your favorite snack.

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What's good about it: Spinach is a vitamin powerhouse. Cottage cheese subs for sour cream, making the dip high in protein and low in fat. Serve with whole-grain baguette toasts.

Get the Creamy Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip (Sunset)

What makes this dip great? Spinach brings a blast of vitamins to the table. Swapping sour cream for cottage cheese boosts the dip's protein content while keeping the fat low. Pair it with whole-grain baguette toasts for a wholesome and satisfying snack.

Cottage Cheese Queso Dip

Loaded with protein and boasting a tantalizingly creamy, cheesy taste, this dip is a total game-changer! With its simple and speedy preparation—just blend the ingredients and give it a quick zap in the microwave (affiliate link)—it transforms into a guilt-free cheesy delight! Perfect for any snacking or appetizer spread, once you've tasted it, you'll wonder how you ever went without it!

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Cottage Pasta Recipes for Weight Watchers

Elevate your pasta game with these nutritious and delicious pasta dishes that highlight the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. From classic lasagnas to inventive pasta bakes these recipes offer a lighter twist on traditional favorites while providing a protein-packed boost to your meal. 

Cottage Cheese Mac & Cheese

This recipe proves just how easy it is to whip up some macaroni and cheese using cottage cheese. When blended, cottage cheese creates a creamy cheese sauce with added protein. It's a popular way to increase protein in dishes while keeping the calorie count and WeightWatchers Points in check. 

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WeightWatchers Cottage Cheese Pasta Alfredo

Using fat-free cottage cheese might surprise you with its ability to create a luxuriously rich and silky Alfredo sauce. Opting for 2% milk is crucial here as it adds an extra richness essential for achieving that Alfredo-like texture. Initially, when you mix the pasta with the sauce, expect an incredibly creamy consistency; as the noodles absorb the sauce, it will become even more satisfying.

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Baked Pasta with Zucchini & Cottage Cheese

I love how this baked pasta dish manages to be flavorful and filling without being heavy. I think it's the magic of the ingredients: whole wheat pasta, zucchini, cottage cheese, canned tomatoes and olives with just a light sprinkling of Parmesan and mozzarella.

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Slow Cooker Spinach Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

Yes, you can make lasagna in the slow cooker. This easy and delicious skinny slow cooker spinach lasagna is perfect for meatless Mondays. Made with a short list of basic ingredients it's a breeze to make and delicious to eat. 

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Mom's Easy Baked Ziti Made Lighter

A longtime family favorite made lighter, this easy baked pasta casserole is always a winner. Cooked pasta, cottage cheese and a package of ground turkey combine to make a satisfying supper for WeightWatchers of all ages. 

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Cottage Cheese Salad and Side Dish Recipes

Get ready to elevate your meals with these nutritious and flavorful recipes that incorporate the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. From vibrant salads bursting with fresh veggies to innovative side dishes perfect for any occasion, these recipes offer a delicious way to incorporate protein-rich healthy food cottage cheese into your diet while keeping things light and satisfying. 

Skinny Easy Orange Delight Salad

This super easy to make luscious cool and creamy salad or dessert goes by lots of different names: WW Fluff, Orange Fluff, Orange Delight. But no matter what you call it, it's delicious! I whipped up a batch and was "delighted" with how it turned out. Rod and my mom liked it too, though she felt the addition of chopped nuts would make it better. 

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CrockPot Spinach Cottage Cheese Spoon Bread

Deliciously different and so simple to make, this crock pot spinach spoon bread, is a lightened up version of one from the Gooseberry Patch Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook (affiliate link) that caught my eye.  Having never made spoon bread before, I really wasn't sure what to expect. I'd describe it as what I imagine spinach cornbread stuffing would taste like, if there is such a thing. Or a moist spinach-laden corn muffin, if that makes any sense.

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Skinny Healthy Twice Baked Potatoes

These creamy, cheesy twice-baked potatoes were an instant hit with the whole family when I made them for the first time a couple weeks back. So much tastier than a regular baked potato, dare I say this may be my new favorite way to enjoy them?

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Israeli Cottage Cheese Salad

This Cottage Cheese Salad with Za’atar is a recipe that was sent to Kalyn by a reader, and this was one of those must-make-again recipes from the first bite. If you don’t have the middle eastern spice mix called Za’atar, use any dried spices that you like on tomatoes.

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Cottage Cheese Dessert Recipes

Indulge your sweet tooth while staying on track with these delicious treats that highlight the versatility of cottage cheese. From creamy cheesecakes to decadent puddings, these recipes offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings without compromising on flavor or your WW Points. With cottage cheese as a key ingredient, you can enjoy these desserts with confidence.

Cherry Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Do you love ice cream but not all the added sugar and fat found in most store-bought varieties? Have you tried easy homemade cottage cheese ice cream? It's gone viral across the internet and on TikTok. It's so easy to make too. You can sweeten it with your favorite liquid sweetener (honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, etc.) and flavor it with all your favorite add-ins. To get started, all you need is 2 or 3 common ingredients: whole milk (4%) cottage cheese, liquid sweetener of choice, and vanilla extract (optional). And then it is time to get creative with additional flavors. In this version we chose frozen cherries and chocolate chips. 

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5-Minute Whipped Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups

These cheesecake cups—ready in just 5 minutes—can be topped with your favorite fresh fruit and/or chopped nuts. We went with raspberries and lightly salted pistachios. And though you will never confuse this light & healthy cheesecake dessert for a slice at your favorite restaurant, you won't blow all your Weight Watchers points either.

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Skinny No Bake Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

I recently borrowed Mom's Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook: Lose Weight with 433 Foods You Crave! (affiliate link), which is so full of Weight Watchers friendly recipes I want to try, I'll probably have to buy my own copy. This skinny no-bake lemon blueberry cheesecake is the third recipe I've tried so far from the book and it's a winner! Calling for cottage cheese and lemon gelatin, with a simple blueberry topping, it's unlike any other light or no-bake cheesecake recipe I've ever seen.

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WW Easy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding

Making this smooth, creamy, and sweet treat is a breeze. Simply blend cottage cheese until smooth, then mix in sweetener, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract—no cooking or chilling needed. You can even prepare it in advance by spooning it into bowls and storing it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Easy, delicious, and ready when you are!

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

Indulge guilt-free in this delectable cottage cheese cookie dough – a protein-packed delight! Not only is it gluten-free and egg-free, but it's also naturally sweetened and can be whipped up in just 10 minutes with only 7 simple ingredients.

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FAQS

Is Cottage Cheese Good for Weight Loss?

Cottage cheese can be a beneficial addition to a weight loss diet for several reasons:

1. Protein Content: Cottage cheese is a good source of protein, which is important for weight loss. Protein helps in preserving lean muscle mass, and it also promotes a feeling of fullness, reducing overall calorie intake. A half-cup serving contains about 12 grams of protein, making it an effective choice for staving off hunger for more extended periods, such as between meals.
2. Low in Calories: Depending on the variety (such as low-fat or non-fat), cottage cheese can be relatively low in calories compared to some other cheeses. Choosing lower-fat options can be beneficial for those aiming to reduce calorie intake.
3. Nutrient-Rich: Cottage cheese provides essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. These nutrients are important for overall health and can contribute to a balanced diet.
4. Versatility: Cottage cheese is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. It can be eaten on its own, mixed with fruits, used as a topping for salads, or incorporated into recipes. Its versatility makes it easy to include in different meals and snacks.
5. Slow-Digesting Protein: The casein protein found in cottage cheese is slow-digesting, providing a sustained release of amino acids. This can help with feelings of satiety and may prevent excessive snacking between meals.

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Originally published September 2010; Republished with new content & photos February 2024