Have you noticed cottage cheese is taking over TikTok? For a somewhat love-it-or-hate-it ingredient, cottage cheese recipes are everywhere and we understand why. The major draw of cottage cheese is its savory/sweet versatility, creamy texture, and high protein content. So, we started thinking: what better pairing than cottage cheese with pâté? This is us hopping onto the viral trend, and we are delighted to say it’s a world of flavor combinations we didn’t know we were missing. Don’t believe us? Try these delicious cottage cheese pâté recipe mashups for yourselves:

Cottage Cheese & Honey Toast with Grand Marnier Pâté

 Spread cottage cheese on toasted bread, drizzle with honey, and top with a thin slice Grand Marnier Pâté for a lavish sweet and savory snack.

Cottage Cheese Bowl with Pâté de Campagne 

Create a savory cottage cheese bowl with chopped veggies, olives, and a few cubes of Pâté de Campagne for an oh-so-satisfying meal.

Cottage Cheese & Smoked Salmon Tartine with Truffle Mousse
Spread cottage cheese on toasted sourdough bread, layer with smoked salmon slices, and top with a dollop of Truffle Mousse for a luxurious open-faced sandwich you’ll want to make on repeat.

Cottage Cheese & Cucumber Cups with Chicken Liver Mousse
For one unforgettable appetizer, hollow out cucumber slices to create cups, fill them with cottage cheese mixed with fresh herbs and finish with a spoonful of Chicken Liver Mousse.

Bonus Pairing Ideas

  • Add a spoonful of Duck Rillette to your cottage cheese bowl with fresh arugula & cherry tomatoes for a rich, savory twist.
  • Mix cottage cheese with roasted red peppers and top with Mushroom & Artichoke pâté for a veggie-packed, creamy delight.
  • Spread cottage cheese on rye bread or crackers, add thinly sliced radishes, & finish with Pheasant Rosemary pâté and savor one balanced earthy bite