8 quick and fun cottage cheese recipes!
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Almost everyone knows about what hüttenkäse (also called cottage cheese) is - that granular white cheese that people usually eat on their bread. However, it is not very popular with most households. This is mainly because it may not seem like such an interesting product at first glance. Because what can you do with that cheese, apart from that sandwich filling?
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Well… more than you think! And to demonstrate that, today we share no fewer than eight hüttenkäse recipes and ideas in our blog. And of course we also explain why we are so enthusiastic about it. Bet you will also dive into the kitchen afterwards?
What is hüttenkäse?
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Hüttenkäse is a very fresh cheese: it is not ripened, like quark, for example. During the production process, the curd is allowed to drain, but it is not subsequently squeezed. This ensures that some whey remains in the cheese, resulting in the well-known granular and moist structure.
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Hüttenkäse is a very fresh cheese: it is not ripened, just like quark, for example. During the production process, the curd is allowed to drain, but it is not subsequently squeezed. This ensures that some whey remains in the cheese, resulting in the well-known granular and moist structure.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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Like all fresh cheeses, hüttenkäse also has a very fresh and mild taste. That makes the product extremely versatile! You can use it in both savory and sweet dishes, and it actually goes perfectly with everything.
Is hüttenkäse healthy?
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The obvious next question is of course: do you want to use it everywhere? Is hüttenkäse healthy enough for that? We can be fairly brief about this: hüttenkäse fits perfectly in practically any healthy diet. Just like quark, this cheese is very rich in proteins: it contains no less than 12 grams per 100 grams.
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The fat content is very low for a type of cheese, with 3.9 grams per 100 grams. Together with about 1.6 grams of carbohydrates, the number of calories is only 91 per 100 grams. If you want to lose weight, then you have an easy and slim product to grab that is also very filling. Thanks to the proteins, hüttenkäse is also very suitable for (strength) athletes!
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The fat content is very low for a type of cheese, with 3.9 grams per 100 grams. Together with about 1.6 grams of carbohydrates, the number of calories is only 91 per 100 grams. If you want to lose weight, then you have an easy and slim product that is also very filling. Thanks to the proteins, hüttenkäse is also very suitable for (strength) athletes!
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
8 hüttenkäse recipes
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For a cheese with so many advantages, it is actually a shame that it is used so unilaterally. Of course you can eat it right on your bread, but much more is possible with it. Below we list a number of great recipes and general suggestions where you can use the cheese!
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For a cheese with so many advantages, it is actually a shame that it is used so unilaterally. Of course you can eat it on your bread straight away, but much more is possible with it. Below we list a number of great recipes and general suggestions where you can use the cheese!
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Okay, we'll just mention those sandwiches - just because you can prepare a delicious lunch with them. Then don't go for a sandwich with kale hüttenkäse, but add some vegetables and proteins to make it really nutritious. Consider, for example, combinations such as hüttenkäse with:
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Okay, we'll just mention those sandwiches - just because you can prepare a delicious lunch with them. Then don't go for a sandwich with kale hüttenkäse, but add some vegetables and proteins to make it a really nutritious whole. Consider, for example, combinations such as hüttenkäse with:
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Or go for a sweet combination, such as hüttenkäse with:
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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Hüttenkäse is also a great addition to any salad. It functions at the same time as (ingredient of the) dressing and one extra protein source. Again a few delicious combinations:
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Hüttenkäse is also a great addition to any salad. This is because it simultaneously functions as (ingredient of the) dressing and one extra protein source. Again a few delicious combinations:
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Mix 300 grams of chopped spinach, 200 grams of hüttenkäse, 3 eggs and 250 ml of milk into a batter. You can also add some other vegetables to this, as long as you make sure that it does not get too wet. Then pour the batter into muffin tins and put them in a 180 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Very suitable to take to work for lunch, for example!
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Mix 300 grams of chopped spinach, 200 grams of hüttenkäse, 3 eggs and 250 ml of milk into a batter. You can also add some other vegetables to this, as long as you make sure that it does not get too wet. Then pour the batter into muffin cups and put them in a 180 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Very suitable to take to work for lunch, for example!
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You can make this suggestion with any of your favorite fillings. Cut a few bell peppers in half, put them in the oven for a while to pre-cook, then stuff them in your favorite way. Rice with vegetables is a good option, or nicely spiced minced meat if you're going for the proteins.
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You can make this suggestion with any of your favorite fillings. Cut a few peppers in half, put them in the oven for a while to pre-cook, then stuff them in your favorite way. Rice with vegetables is a good option, or nice spiced minced meat if you go for the proteins.
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This is also a great way to get rid of leftover cooked grains. Whichever filling you choose, hüttenkäse is almost always a fantastic topping! Put in the oven for a few more minutes for a nice crust, and you're done.
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Mix 200 grams of hüttenkäse with 2 eggs; whisk everything together well to make the lumps as small as possible. Then add 50 grams of buckwheat flour (or any other type of flour of your choice), with 2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt. You can then also add cocoa nibs or dark chocolate pieces. Bake small pancakes from this batter and serve them with fruit, for example.
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Mix 200 grams of hüttenkäse with 2 eggs; whisk everything together well to make the lumps as small as possible. Then add 50 grams of buckwheat flour (or another type of flour of your choice), with 2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt. You can then also add cocoa nibs or dark chocolate pieces. Bake small pancakes from this batter and serve them with fruit, for example.
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If you fancy a sweet snack, hüttenkäse is the way to get some protein as well. The mild taste also goes well with most types of fruit. A few tasty options:
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Pure hüttenkäse is already a great dip, for example for raw vegetables (if you have had enough of hummus⠀.). However, much more is possible. A few examples:
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And finally a hüttenkäse recipe that should not be missing in any list: cloud bread. We've devoted an entire blog to this before, and for good reason! You only need eggs, baking powder and cottage cheese for this low-carbohydrate bread alternative. You can find the whole recipe in this article.