cottage cheese

noun

: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk

called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase

Examples of cottage cheese in a Sentence

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There are 24 g of protein in 1 cup of 2% cottage cheese. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024 Spread one-third of the cottage cheese (about 1/2 cup) evenly over the meat sauce, and then top with 6 slices mozzarella. Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 For a sweet spin on cottage cheese, this recipe has our seal of approval. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024 This high-protein flatbread-of-sorts involves blending one cup of cottage cheese with two eggs, salt, and dried oregano into a batter. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cottage cheese 

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cottage cheese was in 1831

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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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