Tailgate Season Just Got a Protein-Packed Makeover
You don’t have to choose between flavor and fuel when it comes to game day. These high-protein tailgate recipes are bold, satisfying, and secretly packed with the good stuff—thanks to a secret weapon: cottage cheese.
COTTAGE CHEESE RANCH DIP
This creamy, tangy ranch dip skips the mayo and sour cream in favor of Good Culture cottage cheese—giving it a serious protein boost without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for chips, veggies, or wings, it’s a game day MVP that tastes way more indulgent than it is.
MAC N CHEESE BITES
Golden, crispy, and stuffed with cheesy goodness, these protein-packed bites are made with cottage cheese for a craveable twist on a classic. They’re ideal for tailgates, potlucks, or late-game snack attacks.
COTTAGE CHEESE CROSTINIS
Upgrade your snack spread with these savory crostinis—layered with whipped cottage cheese, fresh herbs, and your favorite toppings. Elegant enough for hosting, easy enough for kickoff.
FRIED PICKLE DIP
Fluffy pancakes made with oats, eggs, and cottage cheese that hit sweet and satisfying without compromising on protein. Each bite blends softness and structure for a breakfast stack that powers you through the morning.
CHEESY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
This better-for-you take on the classic spinach artichoke dip delivers big comfort with real ingredients and a protein boost from cottage cheese. It’s rich, scoopable, and impossible to stop eating.
GOOD CULTURE PIZZA
Pizza night meets protein punch in this fan-favorite recipe, where creamy cottage cheese turns into the ultimate topping upgrade. Whether you’re making pies from scratch or dressing up store-bought dough, it’s a win-win for flavor and fuel.
These recipes aren’t just good-for-you—they’re good enough to keep your friends asking, “Wait, this has cottage cheese in it?”
Game on. Let’s cook.