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Homemade Cottage Cheese

A fresh, creamy cottage cheese recipe made with simple ingredients in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cream optional

Method
 

  1. Heat milk to 190°F
  2. Add acid and stir
  3. Let curdle for 10 minutes
  4. Strain using cheesecloth
  5. Rinse with cold water
  6. Add salt and cream
  7. Chill before serving

Notes

  • Use fresh milk for best results
  • Adjust salt to taste

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 11g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbs: 3g