**Indulge in a Culinary Delight: Cottage Cheese Casserole Recipes for Every Occasion**
Cottage cheese casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of cottage cheese with a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article presents a curated collection of cottage cheese casserole recipes that cater to your culinary expertise and preferences. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgia to innovative creations that push the boundaries of taste, these casseroles promise a delightful gastronomic experience. Dive into the world of cottage cheese casseroles and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
FAST-AND-FABULOUS EGG AND COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is the easiest and best egg casserole I have tried so far. My sweet mother-in-law shared this recipe with me. I make 3 or 4 at the time and keep them in the freezer to take to gatherings, feed guests, or surprise kids. Green chilies make it pop!
Provided by OLGA HUNT
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a 10x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green chiles, butter, flour, bacon, and baking powder together in a large bowl; pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 274.1 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1129.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
BROCCOLI & COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
I found this recipe in a cookbook given to me for Christmas called "Irish Cooking". The casserole is really simple to make, and it has an almost quiche-like texture to it. The original recipe called for regular cottage cheese, but we actually had FAT FREE on hand. I don't think it took away from the flavor of the dish at all. This dish might also be nice served at brunch or breakfast.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix thawed broccoli and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bake 40 minutes or until eggs are set and casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 179.3, Sodium 561.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 21.8
BAKED NOODLES AND COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Baked Noodles and Cottage Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ontariomamaof7
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the noodles al dente and cool to room temperature.
- Place the cooked noodles into a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, milk, melted butter, chives, and garlic. Season this mixture with salt & pepper to taste.
- Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray lightly on the bottom and sides.
- Place the noodle mixture into this dish and top with the remaining cottage cheese spreading this evenly from end to end.
- Top this evenly with breadcrumbs and top this with paprika for color. Spray this lightly with some nonstick spray.
- Place this into a 400°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
LAYERED MEAT AND COTTAGE CHEESE MACARONI CASSEROLE
This is great to take to potlucks, you can prepare the complete casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake, adjust all seasonings to suit taste. To save time you can cook the sauce up to 48 hours in advance, in fact I advise to do so this will allow the flavors will blend together. If you prefer creamier layers increase the cottage cheese to 4 cups. Prep time does not include cooking the tomato sauce.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheese
Time P1DT1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- For the sauce; cook the ground beef or sausage meat with onion and garlic, chili powder, basil, oregano and cayenne; cook until browned; drain fat.
- Add in tomato paste and stir over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, bring to simmer and cook uncovered over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (the longer this sauce cooks the thicker and richer it will be, if you find that the sauce is too thick add in some water and continue cooking).
- Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Meanwhile cook the macaroni pasta until just al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain then place into a bowl.
- Add in 3 cups cottage cheese, 1 cup grated mozzeralla cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
- Spread about 1-1/2 cups cup meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Top meat sauce (just dollup the meat sauce then spread with a spoon, you do not have to cover completely with the meat sauce) then with 1/3 of the cottage cheese/macaroni mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup shredded mozzeralla or cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers 2 more times (make certain to save some meat sauce for the top of the casserole).
- Top with remaining meat sauce.
- In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients together until blended, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- At this point you can cover the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.5, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 1886.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 10.8, Protein 44.3
ZUCCHINI/COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
A warm, satisfying way to use some of the piles of zucchini that are around at harvest time. I don't know where my husband got this recipe, but it's a good one.
Provided by MarieL
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute the zucchini and onions in the olive oil, then set aside.
- Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, rice, salt and pepper.
- Layer the zucchini/onion mixture and the cottage cheese mixture in a greased casserole dish.
- Mix the bread crumbs and parmesan together, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Drizzle the melted butter over all.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 556.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.9
UKRAINIAN LOKSHYNA W COTTAGE CHEESE (NOODLE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Ukrainian Lokshyna W Cottage Cheese (Noodle and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 1 casserole
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the noodles as directed in the recipe for Lokshyna.
- Fry the chopped bacon until crisp, and add it along with the bacon fat to the noodles.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and mix well.
- Combine the egg with the cream and cottage cheese.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Arrange alternate layers of the noodles and cheese mixture in a buttered baking dish.
- Top with the buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for about 40 minutes.
- Serve as a main dish with a vegetable salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 915.2, Fat 67.8, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 345.8, Sodium 1884.8, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 47.3
COTTAGE CHEESE / SOUR CREAM CASSEROLE
From Eastern Europe, this is a pre-lenten dish served during the time between Meatfare and Cheesfare Sundays (week before lent). At this time we abstain from all meats and concentrate on dairy products (before they are restricted for lent).
Provided by Pa. Hiker
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Thoroughly cook bow tie noodles as directed on package (past al-dente).
- Add cottage cheese and sour cream, mixing thoroughly.
BUCKWHEAT AND COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. "The savory combination of buckwheat and cottage cheese shows up in many traditional Russian cookbooks, and creates the kind of dense, comforting pudding that we yearn for when there's frost on the windows. Use toasted buckwheat (kasha) for a robust flavor, and untoasted buckwheat for a subtler dish. Serve the casserole as an accompaniment to brisket, pot roast, or short ribs. Vegetarians will enjoy it as an entree."
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Grains
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set a rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Coat the bottom and halfway up the sides with the rye flakes or oatmeal. Set aside.
- In a heavy 2-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, combine 2 3/4 cups of water with the buckwheat, dill, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in butter.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in another 1/4 cup of water if the mixture gets dry before the buckwheat is tender.
- Transfer the cooked buckwheat to a medium bowl.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, followed by the eggs and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- With a rubber spatula, spread the sour cream in a layer on top.
- Dust with paprika.
- Bake until the edges are firm and the center is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife along the edges and cut into 8 portions.
- Use a spatula to remove the pieces from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 495.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 9.2
COTTAGE CHEESE CROOKNECK CASSEROLE
This vegetarian main dish takes a bit of time and energy so we usually fix it for special occasions or company. Served with a salad and rolls, it is a beautiful gourmet meal.
Provided by Donna Matthews
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut onion in half (from north to south), then in slices.
- Sautee squash, mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until squash is slightly tender.
- Meanwhile, mix together eggs and cottage cheese.
- To assemble:.
- Place vegetables in bottom of 9 x 13 casserole dish, being careful to drain off all liquid.
- Spread cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with spices as desired.
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Lightly toss mixture with fork.
- Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Cook Seashell Noodles until done Mix Cottage Cheese, Sugar and Two eggs into Lrg. mixing bowl. Layer noodles and cottage cheese mixture into oven safe casserole dish. Last layer being cottage cheese mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2-3/4 hour. Top with sugar to taste.
Tips:
- For a creamier casserole, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- To add a bit of sweetness, use fruit-flavored cottage cheese.
- For a savory casserole, use herb-flavored cottage cheese.
- Add shredded cheese to the casserole for extra flavor and gooeyness.
- To make the casserole more hearty, add cooked meat or vegetables.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
- Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Cottage cheese casserole is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and endless possibilities for customization, cottage cheese casserole is a great way to use up leftovers and create a delicious and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy casserole recipe, give cottage cheese casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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