Cottage cheese is having a serious moment right now.

To make the most of thesecreative cottage cheese recipes, you better know the best cottage cheese brands available.

Keep reading to find out their recommendations, then check out these8 Surprising Effects of Cottage Cheese.

three cartons of cottage cheese on a blue background

Photos: Good Culture, Cabot, Daisy. Design: Eat This, Not That!

What Is Cottage Cheese?

Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor and creamy texture.

It is made by adding a starter culture to milk, causing it to curdle.

carton of Good Culture cottage cheese

Good Culture

“It’s super versatile.

It’s also an excellent source of protein, containing nearly 25 grams of protein in 1 cup.

“Cottage cheese is one of the most underrated protein sources out there,” says Martin.

daisy brand cottage cheese

Daisy

Plus, some cottage cheese brands may even contain probiotics, “good” bacteria that support gut health.

Some can be high in calories and sodium, making it essential to read labels carefully.

“Finding the right cottage cheese can be difficult.

carton of Cabot Cottage Cheese

Cabot

Here are some nutritional criteria we followed to opt for healthiest cottage cheeses.

Ultimately, choose a cottage cheese with quality ingredients and flavors you love.

Then, check outThe 15 Healthiest Yogurts on Grocery Shelves.

carton of Friendship Cottage Cheese

Friendship Dairies

“And I like that they are pre-portionedgreat for taking on the go.”

Young, is also a big fan of Whole Foods' whole-fat cottage cheese.

One half-cup serving delivers a hefty dose of 14 grams of protein.”

nancy’s probiotic cottage cheese

Courtesy of Whole Foods

I’m not saying natural flavors are a harmful ingredient;they just seem unnecessary in this case!”

carton of 365 Organic Cottage Cheese

Whole Foods

Kroger Whipped Cottage Cheese

Courtesy of The Kroger Co

carton of Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese

Breakstone

hood cottage cheese

Courtesy of Giant Food Stores

thats smart cottage cheese

That’s Smart

organic valley cottage cheese

Organic Valley