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Best cottage cheese, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Shawna Clark, Chelsea Christian, Joe Nierstedt, Erin Clarke and 7 more. Recommendations come from eatingwell.com, thekitchn.com, allrecipes.com and huffpost.com and 2 other sources.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Good Culture Cottage Cheese (whole milk or low-fat)

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    All four of EatingWell’s chefs and pros picked it. Nierstedt: “It’s clean, creamy and has a great texture without excess salt or gums.” It was also unanimous with The Kitchn’s chefs (“It’s Good Culture or bust,” Fong) and won 2 of 3 votes on Allrecipes’ panel. Erin Clarke: “so fresh and beautifully balanced, with just the right amount of salt and tang.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗
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    Daisy Cottage Cheese (low-fat or 4% small curd)

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    Rohland: “It’s very simply made and extremely consistent in its flavor, texture, and ingredients.” Executive chef Ron Stewart calls the 4% small curd “the best … creamy and smooth in texture with an amazing taste — not too tangy or salty.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: allrecipes.com ↗
  3. 3

    Kalona SuperNatural Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese

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    Organic and grass-fed, from Kalona, Iowa. Clark: “a rich and creamy texture with large and well-formed curds that add a satisfying bite” and “a mild and slightly tangy flavor.” It also topped The Daily Meal’s ranking of 11 brands.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: huffpost.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best cottage cheese, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Good Culture Cottage Cheese (whole milk or low-fat), chosen by Joe Nierstedt (Katsubō, North Charleston); Chelsea Christian (Slightly North of Broad, Charleston); Shawna Clark (recipe developer). All four of EatingWell’s chefs and pros picked it. Nierstedt: “It’s clean, creamy and has a great texture without excess salt or gums.” It was also unanimous with The Kitchn’s chefs (“It’s Good Culture or bust,” Fong) and won 2 of 3 votes on Allrecipes’ panel. Erin Clarke: “so fresh and beautifully balanced, with just the right amount of salt and tang.” Source: eatingwell.com ↗
What are the other top picks for cottage cheese?
No. 2 is Daisy Cottage Cheese (low-fat or 4% small curd), chosen by Leslie Rohland (Cottage Cafe Bakery and Tea Room, Bluffton SC). No. 3 is Kalona SuperNatural Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese, chosen by Norah Clark (chef). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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