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How to Freeze Cottage Cheese

July 15, 2014 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

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How to freeze cottage cheeseow to freeze cottage cheese.

Use these tips on how to freeze cottage cheese to store it in your freezer for up to 6 months.

Have you wondered if you can freeze cottage cheese? Here are tips for how to freeze cottage cheese and how to thaw cottage cheese after it was frozen.

Freezing can be a great way to stretch your money! It allows you to be able to stock up on items when they are on sale and when you need them, you can just walk over to your freezer! But not all things freeze the same. In fact, some things can’t be frozen.

But can you freeze cottage cheese? The answer is yes. You can freeze cottage cheese.

Cheese is typically something that is perfect for freezing; however, soft cheeses are more difficult to freeze than harder cheeses (like Cheddar or Gouda). Cottage cheese is a very soft cheese and while it can be frozen, the texture may change some when it thaws.

Why would you want to freeze it? Because when it thaws it is perfect for use in casseroles or other baked dishes.

How to Freeze Cottage Cheese

You will want to purchase the whole fat cottage cheese as it freezes better than the low-fat options. The plastic seal that goes around the lid of the cottage cheese container is somewhat fragile, so you need to place the container inside a freezer bag in case the seal is broken when something bumps into it.

container of cottage cheese in the freezer

Directions for freezing cottage cheese:

1. Purchase the whole fat or large curd cottage cheese.

2. Freeze it directly in the container that you purchased it in. Simply place the cottage cheese container into a freezer bag, squeeze out the excess air, and seal the bag.

3. Label the freezer bag containing your cottage cheese with the date you froze it.

You can store cottage cheese in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How to Thaw Frozen Cottage Cheese

1. To thaw the cottage cheese, simply place it in the refrigerator 24 – 48 hours before you need to use it. (Keep it in the plastic bag.)

2. After it is thawed, drain any excess liquid.

You can stir in a little bit of sour cream if you would like to keep the cottage cheese from being too dry after the liquid is drained. However, if you are using it to cook with, it will be fine.

It is possible to save money by stocking up on cottage cheese when it is on sale and then freezing it. It’s just a little trickier than freezing other dairy products, but it can absolutely be done.

More Tips for Freezing Food

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  • How to Freeze Cherry Tomatoes
  • How to Freeze Diced Tomatoes
  • Tips for Freezing Fresh Produce
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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Ann says

    June 11, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Great. Will be using several
    Hope sour cream does too

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  2. Johnni Steffen says

    May 15, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks,you just saved me a ton of money,I love cottage cheese but for just one,you always have left overs,now I’ll freeze and have on hand.Thanks so much.

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    • Fauna says

      January 10, 2020 at 7:36 am

      I am going to try to freeze the Umpqua Cottage cheese before putting it in my checked bag for a flight from Oregon to Kansas. Does anyone have a suggestion. My DIL loves it more than any national brand and can not get it in Wichita. It will be eaten the next day so I don’t think it will go bad that fast and luckily it is colder there then here. I think it will be safe. But any suggestions to welcome.

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  3. D. Stoner says

    November 24, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    Can I freeze dump salad with cottage cheese, cool whip, fruits, jello and marsmellow

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    • Alea Milham says

      November 25, 2018 at 10:27 am

      No, you shouldn’t freeze dump salad. The fruit will be very mushy when you thaw it back out.

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  4. Sharon says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:24 am

    Thank you! I like to keep cottage cheese on hand because it is closer to the real Italian ricotta than what is usually sold as ricotta here in America. Mario Battali agrees with this! I like to buy it and freeze it in small portions, as I don’t usually want or need 16 oz at a time for just the two of us. I can divide it into whatever portions fit our needs. It’s much less expensive than ricotta and tastes much more authentic. Nice to be able to scoop it on sale and freeze it.

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    • Carol says

      November 11, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Too many left over – cottage cheese +other ingredients, (including eggs) filled giant shells.

      Can I freeze them?

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      • Alea Milham says

        November 11, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        Yes, you should be able to freeze them. Just cover them well before freezing.

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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