Recipes with cottage cheese

Lighter cheesecake made with Neufchatel and blended cottage cheese for a tangy, creamy filling with less fat than classic versions. Graham cracker dusted pan, no crust fuss.

Granny's onion dill bread is a bread machine loaf enriched with cottage cheese, sour cream, fresh dill seed, and onion. Soft tangy crumb, perfect for sandwiches or alongside soup.

Brown rice baked with spinach, mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Parmesan topped with sunflower seeds. A wholesome, high-protein casserole the whole family will love.

A no-bake cheesecake made with cottage cheese blended silky smooth with lemon Jello and whipped topping on a buttery graham cracker crust. Sets in minutes and tops with any fruit you like.

Rice kugel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, orange and lemon zest, topped with crispy rice cereal and brown sugar. A creamy, custard-like Jewish holiday side dish.

Peach cheesecake built on a cottage-cheese filling for a lighter, less dense bite, with a vanilla wafer pecan crust and a sour cream topping crowned with sliced peaches.

A light and fluffy cheesecake made with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and frosting mix on a cinnamon graham cracker crust. Topped with fresh strawberries for an easy, airy dessert that lives up to its name.

Rice and bean casserole with brown rice, pink beans, cottage cheese, and wheat germ, topped with sesame seeds. A high-protein vegetarian one-dish meal.

Ham and sour cream baked noodles is a creamy retro casserole with cottage cheese, sour cream, diced ham, bell pepper, and celery. Hearty potluck-style noodle bake that comes together in one bowl.

A low-calorie party dip made from cottage cheese, garlic, parsley, white wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning. No cooking, just mix and chill. Light enough for any diet, flavorful enough for any crowd.

Spinach lasagna layered with sauteed mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and bubbly mozzarella. Inspired by Frances Moore Lappe's wholesome, vegetarian approach.

Lighter baked chili relleno squares made with egg whites, nonfat cottage cheese, low-fat cheddar, mozzarella, and chopped green chilis. Cut into a dozen portable squares that taste just as good cold as warm.

A creamy Swedish cottage cheese pie with toasted almonds, baked in a flaky crust until set and custard-like. Lightly sweet with a nutty crunch. Served chilled for a Scandinavian take on cheesecake.

Paradise salad: a molded lemon Jello salad with sour cream, cottage cheese, and crushed pineapple. A retro gelatin dessert-salad that chills into a creamy, tangy mold.

Beef pastry pockets with ground beef, sharp cheddar, and creamy cottage cheese folded into golden puff pastry triangles. Easy hand-pie appetizers in 45 minutes.

Layered beef and noodle casserole with seasoned ground beef in tomato sauce alternating with a sour cream, cottage cheese, and carrot noodle mix, topped with melted cheddar.