Cottage cheese casserole: A new take on a classic snack

Cottage cheese casserole? It makes more sense than you think, and you simply need to follow this recipe to understand that you've just discovered the perfect snack: delicious, easy to prepare, cheap, and nutritious. Admit it, that's what it's all about!

Cottage cheese is a popular snack in many cultures. It satisfies initial hunger and serves as a quick second breakfast for some. Importantly, you don't need to do much to turn this dairy product into something significantly more delicious. Sometimes, all it takes is a spoonful of honey, greens, or nuts. A bit more creativity can make cottage cheese into a tasty casserole. How to do it? I'll explain everything now.

When we combine cottage cheese with a few clever additions, we can later pour it into a mould and bake it in the oven. What kind of additions am I talking about? Of course, eggs will ensure the right consistency for our snack. Additionally, something that will enhance the flavour is needed. I think the previously mentioned honey, a handful of forest fruits (it's no coincidence; it's the season), and a bit of flavoured pudding will work best here. Below, I'll show you one of the tried-and-tested recipes for such a casserole. You won't find a better snack idea today!

Ingredients:

• 4 packages of cottage cheese
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of honey
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 200 grams of fresh forest fruits
• 3 teaspoons of instant pudding mix (e.g., vanilla)
• a pinch of salt
• butter

Directions:

1. Strain the cottage cheese through a sieve. Transfer to a bowl and mix.
2. Crack the eggs, separate the yolks and whites. Mix the yolks with honey and vanilla extract, and beat the whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
3. Now mix the cottage cheese with the pudding mix, add the yolks, and then fold in the egg whites using a spoon.
4. Transfer the prepared mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with forest fruits — raspberries, blueberries, currants, whatever you want.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes at 175°C. Let it cool in the oven with the door open, and it's ready. Enjoy!