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24-hour omelet in white baking dish

cheddar and chive 24-hour omelet

oven mitt holding dish of baked feta cranberry dip

Baked Feta Cranberry Dip

ladle going into roasted tomato soup

Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Halloumi Topper

drizzling chili crisp onto cottage cheese cloud eggs

cottage cheese cloud eggs

sheet pan butternut squash lasagna

sheet pan butternut squash lasagna

3 freezer-friendly meals I make for my 10-month-old

mini cottage cheese dutch babies with caramelized apples

hand holding purple smoothie bowl

how to build the perfect protein smoothie bowl

savory cottage cheese dutch baby on cutting board

savory cottage cheese dutch baby with mushrooms

creamy cottage cheese boursin pasta

creamy cottage cheese boursin pasta

cottage cheese wake-up wraps on sheet pan

cottage cheese wake-up wraps

cottage cheese pizza beans in skillet

cottage cheese pizza beans

high-protein butternut squash mac and cheese in the pot

high-protein butternut squash mac and cheese

high-protein pasta bake with broccolini and white beans

slice-of-sheet-pan-cottage-cheese-french-toast

Sheet pan cottage cheese french toast casserole

spinach artichoke unstuffed shells

Spinach Artichoke Unstuffed Shells

stacked-eggplant-parm-pasta

stacked eggplant parmesan pasta

baked feta ratatouille coming out of the oven

baked feta ratatouille

a fork digging into cottage cheese gnocchi foil packets

cottage cheese gnocchi foil packets

smashed feta tostadas with corn and bean salsa on outdoor table

smashed feta tostadas with corn and bean salsa

hand slicing into sheet pan summer veggie parmesan

sheet pan summer veggie parmesan

spicy tofu sushi boats

cottage cheese banana pudding

cottage cheese banana pudding

cottage cheese date shake cups

hand holding crispy feta tacos

crispy feta breakfast tacos

peanut butter protein shaken cold brew

peanut butter protein shaken cold brew

smashed feta caprese flatbread on a plate

smashed feta caprese flatbread

fork going into spaghetti squash burrito bowl

spaghetti squash burrito bowls

hand holding frosted sugar cookie bite

Frosted sugar cookie bites

hand holding oreo cottage cheese cheesecake cups

oreo cottage cheese cheesecake cups

cottage cheese sorbet cups

cottage cheese kale sauce pasta in serving bowl

cottage cheese kale sauce pasta

spatula placing banana cottage cheese sheet pan pancakes on black plate

banana cottage cheese sheet pan pancakes

high-protein breakfast ideas

spatula entering a roasted squash and feta skillet

roasted butternut squash and feta skillet

winter taco salad in bowl on cutting board

sweet potato taco salad

winter crunch salad in a large salad bowl

winter crunch salad

burst cherry tomato and goat cheese skillet

garlic-bread-pasta

15-minute garlic bread pasta

mini butternut squash lasagna roll-ups in a skillet

mini butternut squash lasagna roll-ups

hand holding no-bake cinnamon rolls

no-bake cinnamon rolls

deep dish cottage cheese quiche

deep dish cottage cheese quiche

butternut squash soup

protein-packed butternut squash soup

parmesan smashed carrots

crispy parmesan smashed carrots

hasselback butternut squash with feta

pumpkin protein toaster waffles

pumpkin protein toaster waffles

greek chickpea chopped salad

orzo skillet

creamy orzo skillet with kale and parmesan

greek yogurt pumpkin spice bagels

greek yogurt pumpkin spice bagels

pumpkin cottage cheese gnocchi

pumpkin cottage cheese gnocchi with brussels sprouts

vegetarian italian chopped chickpea salad

vegetarian italian chopped chickpea salad

pumpkin cottage cheese sheet pan pancakes

pumpkin cottage cheese sheet pan pancakes

cauliflower alfredo sheet pan pasta

Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sheet Pan Pasta

a slice of spaghetti squash alla norma being scooped up with a spatula

sheet pan spaghetti squash alla norma

giant cottage cheese blueberry pancake with a pat of butter on top

giant cottage cheese blueberry pancake

feta fried egg pesto pasta in a dark shallow bowl

feta fried egg pesto pasta

grilled dutch baby aside halved peaches

grilled dutch baby with peaches and cream

strawberry shortcake sheet pan pancakes on a brown cutting board

strawberry shortcake sheet pan pancakes

roasted feta caprese skillet on a wooden cutting board

roasted feta caprese skillet

sheet pan eggplant parmesan on a wooden cutting board

sheet pan eggplant parmesan

hand holding cottage cheese breakfast bowls outside

cottage cheese breakfast bowls

fork slicing into the smashed feta zucchini boats on a dark plate

smashed feta zucchini boats

hand placing viral chickpea blondies in a stack on a dark plate

viral chickpea blondies

blueberry peanut butter smoothie with a straw sitting on wooden cutting board

blueberry peanut butter protein smoothie

cup being filled with raspberry-mango protein smoothie

raspberry-mango protein smoothie

mini egg bakes sitting on a pink baking sheet

the fluffiest mini egg bakes

hands holding a smashed feta tostada over a black plate

smashed feta tostadas with green goddess corn salad

green goddess caprese sandwich sitting on a dark cutting board

green goddess caprese sandwich

hand holding a cottage cheese breakfast burrito over a dark plate

cottage cheese breakfast burrito

whole zucchini cottage cheese pizza sitting on a wooden cutting board

zucchini cottage cheese pizza crust

grilled yogurt flatbreads with crispy chickpeas on a black plate

grilled yogurt flatbreads with crispy chickpeas

sheet pan zucchini parmesan

sheet pan zucchini parmesan

A pot of cottage cheese broccoli pasta is being stirred.

creamy cottage cheese broccoli pasta

A pink sheet pan with spaghetti squash lasagna topped with a cottage cheese-spinach mixture.

sheet pan spaghetti squash lasagna

Hands holding black bean tacos above a dark plate.

crunchy black bean and feta tacos

Smashed feta with egg and pickled red onions atop mini naan.

smashed feta + egg with lime-pickled onions

A bagel sandwich with cottage cheese folded eggs sits on a plate with a cup of coffee in the background.

cottage cheese folded eggs

hand holding peanut butter protein oreos above a purple cutting board

peanut butter protein Oreo thins

hands holding a rosemary sea salt greek yogurt bagel above a pink cooling rack

greek yogurt rosemary sea salt bagels

homemade cottage cheese gnocchi tossed in a vibrant kale sauce

cottage cheese gnocchi with kale sauce

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who else grew up on cinnamon toast? 🙋‍♀️ here’s m who else grew up on cinnamon toast? 🙋‍♀️

here’s my twist to make it a little more substantial:

for the cinnamon sugar:
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of flaky sea salt

for the toast:
1/2 cup 2% or 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 slices bread
salted or unsalted butter (optional)

Mix together all the cinnamon-sugar ingredients.

Whip the cottage cheese in a mini food processor until creamy.

Combine the whipped cottage cheese, vanilla, and half the cinnamon-sugar. 

Toast the bread, spread with butter (if desired), then spread the whipped cottage cheese onto the bread, going all the way to the edges. sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar.

Air fry at 400°F until bubbling and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. (Or use toaster oven or broiler). Enjoy with fresh fruit!

I always use sandwich bread but I need to try it with challah bc that’s what we had as kids 😊
bringing these into 2026 for SURE 🙌 adapted from bringing these into 2026 for SURE 🙌

adapted from @smittenkitchen’s bodega eggs 🍳

1 large egg
2 tablespoons cottage cheese
Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 slice cheese (such as cheddar or American)
Toasted bagel, English muffin, or a slice of toast

Whisk together the egg, cottage cheese, and a pinch each salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. 

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and cook until sizzling but not brown. (Alternatively, brush or spray skillet with oil). 

Pour in the egg mixture and quickly rotate the pan so the egg covers the bottom in a thin layer, like a crepe. It will start to set immediately. 

Add a slice of cheese (or a pile of grated cheese) and, when the egg is set, fold all the sides into the center so that the cheese is all wrapped up (cover the skillet to help the egg set it needed). 

Transfer to a toasted bagel, English muffin, or slice of toast. You CAN get fancy and add avocado, bacon, or any other breakfast sandwich fixings, but trust me — you don’t really need it. If anything, I spread the bagel with a little bit of laughing cow cheese 🙂
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extremely happy to report that this sheet pan veggie parm took the number one spot. this one is special because it was my first collab with @good_culture — and there will be many more in 2026 🤭

comment “RECIPE” and I’ll send it to your DMs, along with my eggplant parm and zucchini parm so you can pick what suits your mood!

you can also find them all at graceelkus.com
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this oreo mcflurry cheesecake cup has clinched the number 2 spot 💃

yes, I eat “real” desserts too. but these are great for days you’re short on protein but still want something sweet. it doesn’t have to be either/or!

to make it:

1 (5.3-ounce) cup 2% or full-fat cottage cheese (like the @good_culture cups); otherwise measure out a heaping 1/2 cup
1/4 cup 2% or full-fat plain Greek yogurt (I always use @fage) 
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 Oreos or Oreo thins 
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or ~2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips)
1/2 teaspoon refined coconut oil

Drain the cottage cheese, if needed. (The less liquid you start with, the thicker the cheesecake mixture!).

Combine the cottage cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla in a mini food processor or high-speed personal blender. Process until fully whipped and combined, scraping down the bottom and sides as needed. Crumble in one Oreo and pulse until mixed in (you can make it as smooth or chunky as you like). 

Crumble the second Oreo into the bottom of the now-empty cottage cheese cup (or small bowl). You can do this with your hands or, for finer crumbs, place it in a ziplock bag and smash it with a rolling pin. Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the cup. 

Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Use a spoon to spread the chocolate over the top of the mixture.

Freeze until the chocolate is completely set, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. (Any longer, and the mixture will begin to freeze…you instead want it to be a thick pudding/mousse-like texture). I’d say 20-30 minutes is the sweet spot.

Crack the chocolate shell and dig in! 🥄
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in our number 3 spot is the cottage cheese twice-baked potato🥔😍🧀 good enough to eat for both lunch and dinner, I don’t make the rules! 

the idea here is that you can do this with any baked potato: just fold in cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, black pepper, and salt to taste. return to a 375F oven until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 20-25 min. broil if you want a crispier top!

for Martha’s method, bake a large (6-8 ounce) Yukon gold potato directly on the rack at 325F for 90 minutes. split it open and stuff! the Yukon gold is extra creamy and fluffy
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