cottage cheese

noun

1. an extremely soft, or loose, white, mild-flavored cheese made from skim-milk curds, usually without rennet.

cottage cheese

noun

1. a mild loose soft white cheese made from skimmed milk curds

Word History and Origins

Origin of cottage cheese¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

At the official song contest draw to decide the running order, international delegations are being treated to a Russian feast, including cottage cheese pancakes and gingerbread sporting the Intervision logo.

From BBC

They are also great for dipping, whether that’s in guacamole, hummus or cottage cheese.

From Salon

If it starts to look like cottage cheese, you’ve gone too far.

From Salon

Then, when I want something that feels nourishing but still cold enough to qualify as summer food, I make a savory cottage cheese bowl.

From Salon

She loves cottage cheese, ground beef with turmeric and coconut oil, peas and carrots as well as salmon leftovers.

From Salon