You’ll be shocked at how simple it is to make!
I’ve found myself adding it to everything frompancakesto queso dip.
It’s a flavorful way toboost proteinand can be pureed until the texture is silky smooth.
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I decided to give homemade cottage cheese a try, and I have never looked back.
Our Test Kitchen perfected the easy recipe, and there are no hard-to-source ingredients or techniques.
Just milk, vinegar, salt, and cream.
Here’s how to make cottage cheese at home.
Chances are you have most of them at home already.
How Much Cottage Cheese Does a Gallon of Milk Make?
A gallon of milk will product three cups of cottage cheese.
Simply double our recipe to make that much.
Store thecottage cheesein an airtight container in the fridge.
it’s possible for you to also put it to good use in our favoritecottage cheese recipes.
How to Make Cottage Cheese More Flavorful
There are several ways to serve homemade cottage cheese.
We tapped our recipe testers and editors for their favorites.
What Is the Best Seasoning for Cottage Cheese?
There are many seasonings you could add to your batch of homemade cottage cheese.
Here are a few of our Test Kitchen’s favorite ideas.
Remove from heat and add vinegar.
Let stand for 30 seconds before slowly stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.
Line a colander with a tea towel or cheese cloth (double up).
Pour the milk mixture through the colander; let sit for 5 minutes.
Gather the edges of the cloth and lightly rinse under cool water.
With the mixture still enclosed, squeeze a majority of the moisture out of the mixture.
Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the salt, breaking apart the curds as you go.
If serving right away, stir in the half-and-half.
If not, place into an airtight container and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Stir in the half-and-half right before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
