Cottage cheese has received a lot of hype online recently, and for good reason—it’s an incredibly versatile, high-protein ingredient that works for every type of meal! Yes, dinner included. From vegetarian meatloaf to stuffed chicken, these cottage cheese dinner recipes are both tasty and protein-packed. Plus, cottage cheese is a great source of protein, calcium, vitamin B12, and other nutrients, making it a popular choice for health-conscious individuals. Especially those looking to keep their diets low-carb or high-protein—or both! So why not try something new tonight and give one of these recipes a shot? Your taste buds (and your body) will thank you.
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1. Lentil Baked Ziti
Courtesy of Cookie and Kate
Mix up the usual baked ziti you make by packing in the protein thanks to the lentils and cottage cheese in this vegetarian-friendly dish. This hearty and flavorful pasta dish is a perfect way to incorporate cottage cheese into your dinner.
Try this recipe on Cookie and Kate.
2. Crustless Quiche with Spinach
Courtesy of A Couple Cooks
Quiche honestly works for any time of day, especially when served with a giant leafy green salad. This quiche is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. Cottage cheese is used in place of cream to make the quiche lighter and healthier. Now all you need is a glass of wine!
Try this recipe on A Couple Cooks.
3. Vegetarian Meatloaf
Courtesy of A Couple Cooks
This vegetarian meatloaf is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional meat version. Cottage cheese is used in place of eggs and breadcrumbs to bind the loaf together and add a fluffy texture compared to a traditional meatloaf that can get dried out.
Try this recipe on A Couple Cooks.
4. Best Vegetable Lasagna Recipe
Courtesy of Cookie and Kate
This lasagna is loaded with vegetables and protein-packed cottage cheese, giving this classic pasta dish a high-protein, vegetable-forward boost. This is perfect for serving dinner to a crowd, or even prepping to enjoy yourself the rest of the week.
Try this recipe on Cookie and Kate.
5. Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Courtesy of Healthy Foodie Girl
This creamy and delicious pasta dish gets the creaminess from cottage cheese instead of heavy cream, while also packing in the protein. The addition of spinach and mushrooms makes it a nutritious and filling meal, without feeling sluggish after eating it!
Try this recipe on Healthy Foodie Girl.
6. Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells are filled with cottage cheese, spinach, and marinara sauce, making them high in protein for anyone looking for a vegetarian dinner option.
Try this recipe on Show Me The Yummy.
7. Saucy Spinach Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Courtesy of Diethood
This chicken dish is filled with a mixture of cottage cheese, spinach, and spices. It’s a healthier alternative to traditional stuffed chicken and is easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a healthy and protein-packed dinner option.
Try this recipe on Diethood.
8. Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad
Courtesy of Dancing Around The Kitchen
This pasta salad is a refreshing and healthy alternative to traditional pasta salads, and thanks to the cottage cheese, filling enough to have as a dinner.
Try this recipe on Dance Around The Kitchen.
9. Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Chanterelle Mushrooms
Courtesy of Health Starts In The Kitchen
These zucchini boats are filled with a mixture of cottage cheese, chanterelle mushrooms, and spices. They’re perfect for a low-carb dinner and are a great way to get your protein and vegetables in.
Try this recipe on Health Starts In The Kitchen.
10. Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Courtesy of The Lemon Bowl
Avocado toast doesn’t have to just be for breakfast, you know. This avocado toast also works well as an easy go-to weeknight meal. Top it with dollops of cottage cheese, tomatoes, and other sliced veggies of your liking.
Try this recipe on The Lemon Bowl.
11. Easy Sweet Potato Pancakes
Courtesy of Savory Online
Pancakes for dinner? Why not! Especially when they’re packed with protein and vitamin A, thanks to the sweet potato. These sweet potato pancakes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pancakes, adding a fluffy texture to the dish thanks to the cottage cheese. Don’t forget the berries, nuts, dried coconut, and other delicious and healthy toppings!
Try this recipe on Savory Online.
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