The Creamy Comfort Food That Would Benefit From A Scoop Of Cottage Cheese - Tasting Table

"Cottage cheese is a favorite breakfast food for dairy fans and health enthusiasts alike, with a whopping 24 grams of protein per cup. Along with having more protein than Greek yogurt, cottage cheese is also just as versatile. The internet-famous cottage cheese flatbread recipe is just one way to transform the lumpy curds into an entirely different dish. Mashed potatoes are yet another dish that would benefit from a scoop of cottage cheese."

"While butter and milk can elevate flavors, cottage cheese will take the spuds from a carby indulgence to a protein-rich side dish. It'll also enhance both taste and texture. Cottage cheese, however, has the same tanginess and a buttery dairy richness that will complement the flavor of the earthy spuds. Plus, it'll bring a more velvety, thicker consistency to the mash, making the dish especially hearty - not to mention, incredibly satiating due to all that extra protein."

Cottage cheese contains about 24 grams of protein per cup and offers more protein than Greek yogurt while remaining highly versatile. Blended cottage cheese adds tanginess, buttery dairy richness, and a velvety, thicker consistency to mashed potatoes, boosting flavor, texture, and satiety. To use, puree cottage cheese in a blender with milk if needed, then stir into freshly boiled potatoes and mash; butter is optional. Cottage cheese can substitute for sour cream and much of the butter in instant pot or boxed mashed potato preparations. A basic potato masher works well; a ricer yields an even creamier result.

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