What is the deal with cottage cheese?

[Hay_Hay]

Everyone who eats cottage cheese, swears how amazing it tastes. I bought some, and I cannot get over the taste or texture. How do you make it taste better? I would like to be able to mildly enjoy some. 

[furnacegrl]

I eat it with fruit or a spoonful of fruit preserves. 

[DavideFitbit]

Hey guys, very interesting topic. 

I found it a little strange at the beginning, but I usually grab a toast and I spread some home-made pesto on it, then I put the cottage cheese on top, and Voilà.  

The pesto (just a little bit) definitely did the trick for me! 

[WendyB]

@DavideFitbit  Yumm that sounds good I will have to try!

I think either you like it or you dont.

I love Cottage cheese and have it as a snack daily with some kind of fruit.

[Baltoscott]

I like it and often mix in frozen berries.

A lot of people eat the nonfat version as a low calorie protein source.  Nonfat seems to me to taste a little more tangy than 2% or 4% (generally comes in the same fat percentages as milk).  If you like a less tangy taste you might try the 2 or 4% versions.  The taste also varies brand to brand, and texture is a bit different depending on whether you get large or small curd.

[SweetKumquat]

Glad I'm not alone with that thought on cottage cheese lol

[writergal28]

It's not bad added to savoury overnight oats (add veggies instead of fruit).  I have also used it for salad dressing. 

[DavideFitbit]

Yes, that is true @WendyB, probably either you like it or you don't. 😎

Excellent suggestions @Baltoscott @writergal28!

[WendyB]

@DavideFitbit  I had this today and it was very good! Thanks for the new idea 😁

[DavideFitbit]

Excellent, that's great to know @WendyB! 

I'm glad to know you liked it. 👨‍🍳

[gymaddict20]

i think that the major factor about how cottage cheese tastes like is simply what brand you buy. what brand of cottage do you usually buy? for me i had to try at least like 5-6 different types of cottage cheese before i found the cottage cheese i eat once-twice a week so just experiement as much as possible! im sure you will find your favorite cottage cheese brand in no time! i really like my cottage cheese with scrambled eggs. 

[Bill_k]

I like it just with salt and pepper.

[cathm]

I have found the brand has a lot to do with the taste.  Of all the brands I have tried so far, Organic Valley is the only one I really like.

I like adding dill weed. it gives it a nice flavor.  

[Cwazykitty]

I do happen to eat it plain.  Each brand can have a slightly different flavor and the curd size might play a part as well.  Some people add fruit but there are some recipes that include spices to make it a more savory flavor.  Here are some recipes I have found on Taste of Home website.  I hope this helps.   Keep  on trying or find another protein source (like yogurt).

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/herbed-cottage-cheese/

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cottage-cheese-and-pecan-salad/

[DavideFitbit]

Good suggestion @gymaddict20, that's very true, the taste  can vary a lot by brand. 😀

[Bill_k]

There's something very pure and zen-like about a big unspoiled tray of cottage cheese.

[Tony.r]

Works great on a slice of wholemeal toast with added fresh chives and a sprinkle of black pepper. 

[Tony.r]

I've never thought of trying dill @cathm that sounds like one to try for the future. 

[gymaddict20]

it takes time and patience to find the right cottage cheese but i think in the end it will be worth it because cottage cheese can fit really well into your healthy eating meals during the day 

[DavideFitbit]

That's true @gymaddict20, it takes time an patience, but once you find the way to introduce it in your meals in a way that's enjoyable, you can start receiving all the benefits! 🧀 😁