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This fall inspired Vermont burger brings together a crisp apple slaw, bacon, cheddar cheese, and real maple syrup for an irresistible, unique date night dinner.

This creamy high protein buffalo chicken dip with cottage cheese comes together quickly in just 20 minutes! Make it for a game day appetizer or party snack when you’re craving a cheesy dip.

These easy jalapeno poppers are stuffed with garlic herb cream cheese and crispy bacon for a simple, flavor-packed game day appetizer.

This BLT club sandwich with cheese bread is a decadent and unique spin on a classic! Make it in just 10 minutes for an easy comfort food lunch or dinner.

This chicken bagel sandwich with cream cheese and sun dried tomatoes is packed with fresh flavors and layered textures of fluffy, creamy, and crunchy! Make it in just a few minutes for an easy and tasty lunch.

This ultra creamy spinach cottage cheese pasta is like a high protein version of mac and cheese or fettuccine alfredo.

You can’t find a good cheesesteak outside of the Philly area which leaves us having to make our own.

Crispy potatoes with ricotta cheese makes for an elegant, upscale small plate that’s perfect for date nights at home and dinner parties.

These BBQ pulled pork nachos are piled high with gooey cheese sauce, savory pork, spicy jalapenos, and fresh toppings! Perfect for digging into when you’re craving comfort food and don’t care how many calories you’re consuming.

Make this vegetarian lasagna with cottage cheese when you’re craving a lighter version of your favorite Sunday dinner and need leftovers for the week ahead.

Make this gooey cast iron skillet mac and cheese when you’re craving a decadent comfort food dinner that comes together in just 45 minutes.

This decadent bacon egg and cheese grilled cheese hits the spot anytime of day, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late night snack.

This gooey blackberry balsamic and brie grilled cheese is super creamy and decadent.

These loaded beef nachos are piled high with ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, refried beans, onion, tomato, avocado, and sour cream.

Our healthy green chicken enchiladas are made with black beans, cottage cheese queso, and Mexican verde sauce for fresh, homemade flavor in every bite.

A classic deli-style bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich that’s super gooey, savory, and satisfying to start your morning off right.

These flavorful high protein nachos are made with cottage cheese nacho sauce, tender marinated chicken, black beans, and Greek yogurt for a satisfying and delicious meal.

This baked cottage cheese flatbread pizza is a quick and easy dinner for 2 that’s high in protein and vegetarian friendly!

Cottage cheese spinach artichoke dip is a healthier, high protein appetizer or snack that’s perfect for your next party.