By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 31, 2020
This delicious herbed cottage cheese recipe is so easy to make and perfect to serve as a dip. Inspired by the Amana colonies, it is wonderfully seasoned and fresh and light tasting.
This recipe transforms store bought cottage cheese into something really special!
This dip is perfect to serve as. a crowd pleasing appetizer , or pile it high on baked potatoes or add it to salads.
If you are a cheese lover, be sure to check out my list of 17+ Cheese Dips for Any Party !
Why you will love this cottage cheese recipe!
- Healthier: Compared to other cheese dips, this cottage cheese is lower in fat, calories and carbs, so it’s a great option if you don’t want to overdo things! It’s also high in protein and made with no added sugar.
- Easy and quick: It only take about 10 minutes of prep time to make a batch and the majority of time is hands off.
- Simple ingredients: You just need a few basic ingredients, no long shopping list here!
How to make Amish cottage cheese
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- Strain: Place the cheese into a fine mesh sieve and drain it over a bowl.
- Combine: Mix the other ingredients with the drained cheese and chill before serving.
How long does it keep?
Once you have mixed the ingredients together, place the cottage cheese in an airtight container. It will keep well for up to 5 days and can be used straight from the fridge.
I like to let the cheese chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving to really let the flavors develop.
How do you serve it?
This is a great make ahead dip that you can serve up with your favorite crackers or even tortilla chips. I love it on baked potatoes and in sandwiches too. It’s a wonderful addition to any salad.
Why is Amish cottage cheese different?
I find store bought cottage cheese, straight out of the tub, can be quite watery. By draining it and mixing it with buttermilk and seasonings, it becomes so much more creamy and richer in flavor.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Drain the cheese for at least one hour to get rid of the excess whey. If you skip this step, the dip can be overly watery.
- Use whole milk cottage cheese rather than skim or low fat for the richest flavors.
More Easy Cheese Dips
- Crockpot Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
- Easy Beer Cheese Dip
- Crock Pot Queso Cheese Dip
- Easy Queso Blanco Dip with Chorizo
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 24 ounces whole milk large curd cottage cheese 1 tub
- ▢ 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- ▢ 3 tablespoons freeze-dried chives
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pour the cottage cheese into a wire sieve that has been placed over a larger bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to strain the cottage of excess whey (cottage cheese liquid). Discard the whey that has dripped into the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients, including the strained cottage cheese, in a medium bowl.
- Place the prepared cottage cheese in an airtight container and refrigerate at least 4-24 hours before serving.
- The cottage cheese will keep up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Drain the cheese for at least one hour to get rid of the excess whey. If you skip this step, the dip can be overly watery.
- Use whole milk cottage cheese rather than skim or low fat for the richest flavors.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Best Cottage Cheese with Herbs (Amish Inspired)
Ingredients
- 24 ounces whole milk large curd cottage cheese 1 tub
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried chives
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pour the cottage cheese into a wire sieve that has been placed over a larger bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to strain the cottage of excess whey (cottage cheese liquid). Discard the whey that has dripped into the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients, including the strained cottage cheese, in a medium bowl.
- Place the prepared cottage cheese in an airtight container and refrigerate at least 4-24 hours before serving.
- The cottage cheese will keep up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the cheese for at least one hour to get rid of the excess whey. If you skip this step, the dip can be overly watery.
- Use whole milk cottage cheese rather than skim or low fat for the richest flavors.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
