Herb Cottage Cheese Spread Recipe with Romano Cheese (2024)

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This delicious Cottage Cheese Spread with fresh herbs and Romano cheese is such an easy recipe to make, and such a smarter option over most ready-made spreads in the market. Perfect as a spread on toasts. crackers, pita chips, and sandwiches or as a whipped cottage cheese dip for cut veggies.

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Fresh herbs and a bit of good Romano cheese and fresh ground pepper add all the flavor you will need, and using whipped cottage cheese makes for a smooth high protein spread.

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Making Romano Herb Cottage Cheese Spread

Here is a visual walk-through of making this simple cottage cheese spread. Full recipe below.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need.

  • whipped cottage cheese (store bought or blend full-fat cottage cheese until smooth in standard blender or food processor)
  • fresh basil
  • fresh chives
  • thyme (preferably lemon thyme if you can get it)
  • Romano cheese
  • ground black pepper

Preparation

Add chopped herbs to one cup of whipped cottage cheese. Mix.

Add fresh grated Romano cheese and freshly ground pepper, then mix well.

Scoop the spread into a covered container.

Refrigerate for at least an hour for flavors to meld.

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Spread onto your favorite crackers, pita bread, sandwiches, or (as shown here) homemade crostini. Firm fresh veggies like celery and carrots are also great choices.

Variations on the Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

If you would prefer a different texture or additional flavors to the spread, give one of these simple suggestions a try.

  • For garlic lovers add a ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or few cloves of mashed roasted garlic. A ¼ teaspoon onion powder is also an option.
  • Spice it up with a pinch of ground cayenne pepper or a slash of hot sauce.
  • For a looser cottage cheese dip, appropriate for chips and less sturdy veggies like cucumber slices add Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • If you would like to keep the spread thick, but a bit richer and smooth add some cream cheese to the mixture.
  • Try drizzling some extra virgin olive oil over the top when serving.

Storage

Keep the herb cottage cheese dip/spread in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Herb Cottage Cheese Spread

Romano Herb Cottage Cheese Spread is a super easy appetizer Recipe

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Keyword: cottage cheese dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 8 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 30kcal

Author: Robin Gagnon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whipped cottage cheese or a full-fat cottage cheese pulsed in blender or food processor
  • 2 tablespoon chives freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon basil freshly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon lemon thyme de-stemmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Romano cheese fresh grated
  • fresh black ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix the herbs into the cottage cheese.

  • Add the Romano cheese and pepper, mix well.

  • Scoop into a container and cover.

  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to meld the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 27mg | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 35mg

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  1. Maria says

    I'm having some friends over this weekend! Your recipe is perfect timing for our little get together. I can definitely make this.

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  2. Kim Croisant says

    Very nice and I bet tasty. I think I'm the only one in the family who likes cottage cheese. I'll have to make a special dish just for me.

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  3. Lee says

    My go to dip is spinach and this looks so much better! I'll definitely be sending this to my mom as well who will love it. She makes a lot of dips.
    Lee

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  4. Scott says

    So easy! I don't think I've ever had a cottage cheese-based spread, but it looks amazing!

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  5. Beeb says

    Oh, this is a really good idea! Sometimes I buy nonfat cottage cheese for a low-cal snack, but I usually add some seasoning to it. Chives, basil and pepper are great ideas for me, yum! Thanks!

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  6. Aleeza says

    This was really good! Thanks for the awesome recipe!!

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  7. Sally Brett says

    Excellent. It needed some zip. So I added the finely grated rind of a lemon to a double recipe. To make the dip greener I added a handful of chopped Italian parsley (which I had in my garden). Needs lots of black pepper (don’t be shy about this ingredient). Thanks! I will make this again!

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Herb Cottage Cheese Spread Recipe with Romano Cheese (2024)

FAQs

What can I add to cottage cheese to make it taste better? ›

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  1. Fresh fruit. Try chopped peaches, plums or pineapple (or add your favorites). Berries. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc!
  2. Jam and toasted nuts.
  3. Granola and honey. Or Granola and maple syrup.
  4. Dried fruit. Try apricots or cranberries.
  5. Chocolate. Chips, chunks or shavings!

What spices go well on cottage cheese? ›

Combine the cottage cheese, dill, tarragon, chives, salt and white pepper in a small bowl. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cottage cheese mixture on each slice of warm toast.

How to eat pressed cottage cheese? ›

You can eat it plain, make cottage cheese eggs, cottage cheese dip for veggies and pita wedges, or serve it with sweet or savory toppings. Whipped cottage cheese can replace cream cheese or ricotta on cottage cheese toast. Or add some to your avocado toast for a high protein breakfast.

Is it OK to eat cottage cheese every day? ›

This fad diet provides quick weight loss by using cottage cheese as the basis for your meals. While it is safe for most people to eat cottage cheese every day, it should not be consumed to the extent that you exclude other food groups. Also, some types of cottage cheese contain high amounts of sodium and/or sugar.

Is everything bagel seasoning good on cottage cheese? ›

Toasted sourdough bread dolloped with Hood Cottage Cheese with Everything Bagel Seasoning, topped with creamy avocado, fresh sprouts, and an extra sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning, and you've got a high-protein snack that's delicious and made in under 5 minutes!

How to make cottage cheese texture better? ›

Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend for about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender, but you might have to scrape down the sides a few times to make sure it is blending it completely.

What's better, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese? ›

So far, these two high-protein snacks are neck in neck when considering protein, calcium and calories. But one clear distinction steers the choice: Cottage cheese can be loaded with sodium. Just 1 cup of cottage cheese can deliver 8 to 9 times the sodium found in Greek yogurt.

Is paprika good on cottage cheese? ›

I like the simple flavors of onion and caraway seeds, but fresh herbs can be added to vary the taste. Press cottage cheese through sieve with back of spoon. Stir in onion, paprika, caraway seeds and salt. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

What is German cottage cheese? ›

Quark literally translates as “curd” and is similar to the American Cottage Cheese. It is a curd cheese made from skimmed milk and soured with a lactic starter.

What mixes well with cottage cheese? ›

Perfect Pairings
  • Avocados with Cilantro & Tomatoes. Craving guacamole? ...
  • Bananas & Pecans. ...
  • Beets & Baby Romaine. ...
  • Blackberries & Walnuts. ...
  • Blueberries & Almonds. ...
  • Figs with Pistachios & Cardamom. ...
  • Granny Smith Apples & Cinnamon. ...
  • Grapefruit with Mint & Honey.
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What is the most popular way to eat cottage cheese? ›

One of the most common ways to eat cottage cheese is by topping it with fresh fruit, like strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi. Topped with salt and pepper. If you're a cottage cheese purist, a bit of salt and pepper is all you need to add a savory touch. Mixed with honey.

Why do you have to eat cottage cheese before bed? ›

Here's where metabolic magic happens: The amount of muscle our body has is one of the primary drivers in determining how many calories we burn each day. "Other research supports that cottage cheese before bed actually does increase metabolism the next morning," Reaver says.

Can you turn cottage cheese into sour cream? ›

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It's also perfect as a sour cream substitute with quite a bit less fat than the original. To get a similar consistency and taste to sour cream, add ¼ cup milk and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to 1 cup of small curd cottage cheese.

How do you make bland cheese taste better? ›

Try adding a little more salt first, because that might fix it. If the problem was the cheese you use doesn't have much flavor, then try adding some other flavors, such has mustard or hot sauce. The next time you make it, try to find some more strongly flavor cheese, or adding more cheese.

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