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If you\u2019ve spent any time searching for how to increase your protein intake lately, odds are some (many) cottage cheese<\/a> recipes have popped up. A single serving can boast around 12 grams of protein (that\u2019s equivalent to two eggs). But this ingredient is more than a high-protein snack or Greek yogurt<\/a> alternative. The fresh, soft cheese is rich and tangy and is just as enjoyable alongside fresh fruit and honey as it is folded into sauce for a bubbling baked pasta.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll be honest: It took me a while to get into cottage cheese. For years I associated it with those sad \u201chealth plates\u201d at diners and an unpleasantly lumpy texture. But there are lots of ways to be creative with this ingredient and I\u2019ve officially become a convert<\/a>. Especially now that there are so many high-quality full-fat options<\/a> available. (Low-fat cottage cheese is inherently less flavorful.)<\/p>\n In recipes for dips, pastas, and fritters, cottage cheese acts quite similarly to other fresh cheeses like ricotta. And if the curds hold you back, you\u2019ve got to start blending<\/em> cottage cheese, which totally transforms its texture. Start there (with a cottage cheese-thickened smoothie), then keep going by adding a scoop to other dishes. You might just find the next day you\u2019re eating it straight from the container.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n