At Penn Maid we encourage you to make lifestyle changes to better your health through better eating, and here is a healthy lifestyle change for you to try: Make Penn Maid Cottage Cheese the Cheese to Choose! With heart disease being the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., it is important to limit saturated fat intake. Penn Maid Cottage Cheese is a protein-packed, lowfat, versatile food that can be used as an ingredient, a snack, a topper, or as a dip without sacrificing taste. Penn Maid Cottage Cheese is famous for its excellent flavor and creamy texture. Why choose Penn Maid Cottage Cheese? In comparison to other forms of cheese, cottage cheese provides less fat and less saturated fat.

Substituting cottage cheese for higher fat cheeses is easy. Many recipes that call for cheeses such as mozzarella, hard cheeses, and ricotta can be made with Penn Maid Cottage Cheese. Here are just a few: pizza, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, cheesecake, and spinach dip. When comparing spinach dip made with Penn Maid Cottage Cheese to a traditional spinach dip recipe, there is a savings of about seven grams of fat and 60 calories per serving. For a collection of delicious, reduced-fat recipes using Penn Maid Cottage Cheese, go to our Recipes section.

Penn Maid’s Top 10 Ways to Use Cottage Cheese as part of a Healthy Lifestyle

	1.	As an ingredient – Penn Maid Cottage Cheese will lighten up traditional macaroni and cheese while keeping it creamy.
	2.	As a recipe substitution – When a recipe calls for whole milk ricotta, whole milk mozzarella, or cheddar, substitute Penn Maid Cottage Cheese to reduce fat and calories.
	3.	As a potato topper – For a savory side dish, top a baked potato with Penn Maid Cottage Cheese, bacon bits, and chives.
	4.	As a quick protein snack – Mix one (1) tablespoon of your favorite jelly with Penn Maid Cottage Cheese.
	5.	As a dip – Try a delicious dip recipe made with Penn Maid Cottage Cheese or simply blend two (2) cups Penn Maid Cottage Cheese with one (1) cup of thick and chunky salsa and serve with baked tortilla chips.
	6.	On waffles – Serve Penn Maid Cottage Cheese with Pineapple on waffles and add sliced pineapples too!
	7.	As a salad dressing – Instead of adding salad dressing, top a salad with a half cup of Penn Maid Cottage Cheese to add flavor with less fat while adding 14 grams of protein.
	8.	With dinner – Tired of cooking? Use Penn Maid Cottage Cheese as a side dish at dinner. A 16-oz container of Penn Maid Cottage Cheese provides four half-cup servings.
	9.	For dessert – Make a Cottage Cheese Sundae. Simply add toppings like chopped peanuts, whipped cream, fruit, or sprinkles to a dish of Penn Maid Cottage Cheese. (Kids will love this dessert too!)
	10.	In a smoothie – Make a delicious and nutritious Berry Smoothie with Penn Maid Cottage Cheese.