It's no secret that TikTok's foodie community isn't afraid to create some truly wild snack recommendations, like fruit roll-up ice cream or fried cheese pickles. That's why you might be surprised to learn that the treats popping up all over #FoodTok lately don't contain a meaningless mix of ingredients or require you to follow an overly confusing recipe. This is cheese. No, seriously.
While it's definitely not the weirdest snack to go viral on the platform, the cottage cheese trend is still very divisive. Many videos about cottage cheese start with some kind of disclaimer like "Don't knock it until you try it" or "I was never a fan of cottage cheese until..." This means if you're hesitant to follow You may not be the only one jumping on the bandwagon. That said, this ingredient seems to have gained a lot of new fans since the trend took off, so it can't be that bad, right? In fact, as of April 20, the #cottagecheese hashtag has been viewed more than 200 million times, so it looks like the curd product is finally on its way to redemption.
The labels are filled with tips on how to incorporate it into meals without making it taste disgusting, and there are recipes for just about every mood, from cheesy toast to cheesy ice cream. Yes, you are not mistaken. cabin. cheese. ice. cream.
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TikToker @feelgoodfoodie shared her tips on how to give your cheesecake ice cream a strawberry cheesecake flavor, but you can also try lots of other flavor combinations, like banana cream and cookies and cream. To turn cheese into a dessert, all you need to do is whiz a tub of cheese and a sweetener of your choice, such as chocolate chips, peanut butter, or strawberries, in a blender or food processor and store it in the refrigerator until cold very nice.
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One of the most popular cheese recipes on the platform is Avocado Cheese Toast, a brunch favorite but with extra ingredients. User @brooklynbites admitted that they never considered themselves a "cheese fan" before trying this recipe, so if that's not a promising review, I don't know what is.
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If you still don't like the texture of the product, @chicago.dietitian has a tip for you: "Pulse your cheese." The user recommends a food processor to give the cheese a "fluffy, perfect consistency," claiming it's light The texture makes it a perfect pairing with almost any ingredient.
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The reason why so many people are embracing this once unpopular ingredient is that it's high in protein, making it a good alternative to things like hummus, pasta sauce, and nacho sauce.
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Not jumping on the bandwagon yet? Maybe @rachlmansfield’s four-ingredient cheese pancakes will do the trick. The creators claim you can add any number of "mix-ins," so even if you're not ready to fully commit to a cheesy breakfast, you can at least add some berries or chocolate chips to make it worth your time.
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If the latest obsession with #FoodTok has taught us anything, it's that there are plenty of ways to incorporate cottage cheese into your life without overpowering your taste buds. There are cottage cheese recipes for everything from breakfast to dessert. Before you crack a cheese, remember not to judge cheese by its texture.
