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.

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.

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.

    Reply

  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!

    Reply

  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 you add to cottage cheese to make it taste better? ›

A: Peaches and a drizzle of honey! Or try adding some chocolate protein powder, mini chocolate chips, and some bananas. Cottage cheese as a snack is so tasty!

What seasoning goes well with cottage cheese? ›

Savory Cottage Cheese Toppings

Give cottage cheese a drizzle of your best olive oil, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Caprese: Dice fresh tomatoes and chop basil, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction, and add a dash of salt and pepper to make a "caprese" cottage cheese salad.

Is Boursin a cottage cheese? ›

Authentic Boursin is made from Gournay cheese, which is similar to cream cheese but crumblier. We approximate that soft, crumbly, spreadable texture by mixing cream cheese and butter.

Is cottage cheese OK for weight loss? ›

Cottage cheese is a curd cheese with a mild flavor and smooth texture. It's high in many nutrients, including protein, B vitamins, and minerals like calcium, selenium, and phosphorus. If you're looking to lose weight or build muscle, cottage cheese is among the most beneficial foods you can eat.

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.

Is paprika good on cottage cheese? ›

Hungarian cottage cheese spread is a favorite savory snack in the country. Almost every household has a special way of making it. Main spices are ground caraway seeds that give its unique taste and sweet paprika powder for the nice orange colour.

Do people put paprika on cottage cheese? ›

Yes, I'm sure they know spices and herbs are different things. Fran Hoepfner's contribution is paprika, specifically the custom of putting it on cottage cheese, which her parents do.

Why put pepper on cottage cheese? ›

Use of black pepper was effective in controlling the growth of microorganisms in cottage cheese.

What can I substitute for Boursin garlic and herb cheese? ›

I used 8 oz of cream cheese, 4 oz of butter, 1 cloves of garlic, 3 Tbsp shredded Parmesan, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, and 1 1/2 tsp of the Italian Seasoning. It tastes just like that expensive Boursin in the supermarket!

What cheese is closest to Boursin? ›

Delicious Boursin Cheese Alternative: Same Flavor & Easy Substitution. Cream cheese, Beecher's handmade cheese and Laughing Cow are the top 3 Boursin cheese substitute. Gorgonzola is also good.

Can you make cottage cheese taste like cream cheese? ›

Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese may not look much like cream cheese, but with a little love it can be turned into something cream-cheese-adjacent and pretty delicious. Go for whole-milk cheese, add a little fresh lemon for flavor, and purée until smooth and thick.

How is cottage cheese traditionally eaten? ›

Because of its light, fresh character, cottage cheese is often eaten in salads with fresh fruit and vegetables and as a healthy, convenient, high-protein snack. Cottage cheese can be used in place of cream cheese or ricotta cheese in dips, casseroles, pancakes and desserts.

What to mix with cottage cheese before bed? ›

A serving of cottage cheese offers nutrients, calcium, and protein. It's easily digestible and can be eaten on its own or with sliced bananas, blueberries, or other fruits mixed in. These factors make it a go-to snack to be eaten anytime of day and one of the best foods for sleeping.

How do you eat cottage cheese plain? ›

  1. Method 1 of 3:Eating Cottage Cheese Plain. Enjoy it by itself. ...
  2. Spread it on toast. For the first meal of the day, skip the butter and go with a more wholesome dairy alternative. ...
  3. Use it to thicken sauces. ...
  4. Serve it in or on pancakes. ...
  5. Blend it into a smoothie.
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