Cottage cheese
A fresh cheese with soft curds, a moist texture and mild flavour. It adds protein and creaminess to salads, breakfasts, fillings and light sauces.
What it offers and why to use it
Dairy flavours range from mild and fresh to strong, salty or tangy as cheese matures.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check cottage cheese's texture and characteristic aroma. Avoid unusual smells, a dried surface or mould.
Store
Refrigerate in packaging that protects it without trapping excess moisture. Follow the label and allow it to come towards room temperature briefly before serving.
Prepare
Cut or grate cheese while cold. Melt gently to prevent the fat separating and adjust the salt at the end.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with bread, tomatoes, fruit, nuts, honey, herbs, pasta, eggs and vegetables.
How to substitute it
Replace cottage cheese with a fresh cheese of similar moisture and texture, adjusting the recipe as needed.
Recipes with cottage cheese
Borage stems with ham and dressed cottage cheese
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