Do you eat cottage cheese? This dairy delicacy is a staple in the daily diet of many Slovaks. Many of us enjoy it simply with vegetables or bread. It might not occur to many, but this protein-rich mix is a perfect ingredient in the kitchen. We can incorporate it into our cooking, baking, and grilling, and serve it both sweet and savory. Let’s take a look at a few recipes that will enrich your menu not only in the summer.
Herb Cottage Cheese Patties
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For these simple and delicious patties, you will need 300g of cottage cheese, 100g of finely chopped tomatoes, 50g of fresh spinach, Parmesan, and if you have any at home, fresh herbs that you can finely chop. Mix all these ingredients together in a bowl.
You will get a mixture to which you then add 75g of semolina flour. Each cottage cheese has its specific consistency and different water content. Therefore, if the dough is too thick after this step, you can add a little milk.
In the next step, heat olive oil in a pan and fry the patties over medium heat. The size of the patties is up to each and every one of the cooks. Fry until golden on each side and transfer to a plate. The patties are full of flavor, so they can be served on their own without any sides. However, you can also garnish them any way you like.
Cottage cheese brownies
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After the savory patties, let’s move on to sweet, protein-packed brownies. For this recipe, you will need:
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups of semolina flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1/2 bar of baking chocolate
- Chocolate chips
Wet ingredients:
- 1 package of cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- A few drops of vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler, stirring regularly. While the chocolate is melting, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, banana, honey, and a few drops of vanilla in a mixer until you have a liquid mixture.
Gradually add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing well. Once the mixture is ready, prepare your baking tray by greasing it and dusting it with flour. Pour the batter into the tray. If available, feel free to sprinkle with almond flakes and add small pieces of chocolate. Bake for approximately half an hour.
Cottage cheese egg spread
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To ensure we don’t stick only to cooking and baking, let’s finish with a very simple recipe for an egg spread that we can enhance with cottage cheese. For its preparation, we will need 2-3 hard-boiled eggs, one package of cottage cheese, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and basil. The process is really simple, as all these ingredients just need to be finely chopped and mixed together in a bowl. If you want an even smoother consistency, you can blend the spread to eliminate any lumps. Serve with fresh bread and vegetables. Enjoy your meal!
