Whipped Cottage Cheese

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This delicious whipped cottage cheese recipe makes for an easy, high-protein breakfast or snack. Tangy cottage cheese whipped into a dreamy texture that’s smooth, fluffy, and creamy, you can use it as a dip or spread!

There is something so satisfying about adding cottage cheese to a food processor, whipping it up, and then scooping a spoonful straight into your mouth! I’m obsessed with how light, fluffy, and creamy the cottage cheese becomes and it’s such a versatile recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s truly so easy to make! Like my whipped feta dip, simply add it to a food processor and blend. It’s ready in under 5 minutes.
It keeps well. I whip up around 2 cups at a time and leave it in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week.
Whipped cottage cheese is so versatile. You can serve it as a dip with some chopped veggies, spread it on toast, or eat it on its own with some fruit! There are so many ways to enjoy whipped cottage cheese. I even served it with charcuterie as it spreads like a dream on crackers and it pairs so well with some spicy salami.

Ingredients You’ll Need

cottage cheese — cottage cheese is a low-calorie cheese with a mild flavor. It’s soft, white, and creamy and it comes in different milk fat levels and curd sizes. I’m using 2% MF (2% milk fat) and usually just pick whichever container is on sale! I’d skip the low-fat version for whipped cottage cheese, as you want the extra fat to make it creamy. Cottage cheese is a wonderful source of protein, so it’ll leave you feeling satiated. Half a cup of 2% MF cottage cheese (110 grams) has 12 grams of protein!

How to Make Whipped Cottage Cheese

Set of two photos showing cottage cheese in a food processor and blended until smooth.

Add cottage cheese to a food processor. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.

Recipe Variations

You can blend in some fresh herbs such as basil or chives for a fresh, herby taste.
Add some roasted garlic to the food processor to add a wonderful, savory garlicky flavor to the cottage cheese.
A bit of citrus, like lemon or lime zest, with some juice, adds a bright, tangy flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Turn this whipped cottage cheese into a fun dip by drizzling on top with a bit of high-quality olive oil, runny honey (or hot honey), hot sauce, or chili crisp oil! Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper are appreciated but not mandatory. You can even stir in some jam.
Serve this with crusty bread, pita bread, pita chips, toast, bagel (air fryer bagel chips), crackers, or spread it in a sandwich (like my pesto chicken sandwich or pesto turkey sandwich). It also pairs well with avocado toast or hummus toast.
Serve it with some vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and celery.
Turn it into a breakfast bowl like in my cottage cheese with fruit bowls. Add some granola to make it even more filling.
Spoon some blended cottage cheese over some pancakes for a slightly savory breakfast!
Add it into pasta and turn it into a protein-packed pasta sauce like in this cottage cheese pasta bake.

A plate with a piece of toast with whipped cottage cheese, honey, and red chili flakes beside another plate of toast with whipped cottage cheese topped with smoked salmon and pepper.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: transfer the blended cottage cheese to an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing cottage cheese as it could change the texture when thawed.

Is cottage cheese good for you?

Cottage cheese is pretty nutritious. It is high in protein and low in calories. Additionally, it contains a variety of essential nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium. You can read more about cottage cheese here.