The 5-Minute High-Protein Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl

Not Your Grandma's Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is having a major comeback in 2026, and for good reason: it is a protein powerhouse. But if you're only eating it with fruit, you're missing out.

This savory bowl treats cottage cheese like a creamy burrata or ricotta. Topped with cucumbers, chili crisp, and a soft-boiled egg, it is a texture masterpiece.

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
• 1 soft-boiled egg (jammy yolk)
• 1/2 Persian cucumber, diced
• 1 tsp Chili Crisp or chili oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Drizzle of high-quality olive oil
• Cracked black pepper
• Fresh dill (optional)

Instructions

1. The Base: Scoop the cottage cheese into a wide bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a "well" in the center.
2. The Egg: Slice your soft-boiled egg in half and nestle it into the well.
3. The Crunch: Scatter the diced cucumbers and sesame seeds over the top.
4. The Heat: Drizzle generously with chili crisp and olive oil.
5. Finish: Top with fresh dill and plenty of black pepper. Eat with a spoon or scoop with sourdough toast.

Why It Works

• Protein: ~30g per serving.
• Satiety: The casein protein digests slowly, keeping hunger hormones in check.