Cottage cheese is having a moment. Once considered a retro fridge staple, it has quietly evolved into a power-packed ingredient—adding tang and creaminess to comfort classics like lasagnas, casseroles, and baked pasta dishes, much the same way buttermilk elevates fluffy biscuits.
But beyond recipe reinvention, many fans swear by it straight from the bowl. To settle the debate on which brand tastes best, Southern Living editors put seven popular cottage cheese labels to the test in a blind tasting challenge.
How the Test Worked
- Each product was transferred into numbered bowls, with packaging completely removed.
- Testers served themselves and rated every brand on a 1–5 scale (1 = worst, 5 = best).
- After scoring all samples, editors also named an overall personal favorite.
The 7 Contenders
- Friendly Farms Cottage Cheese
- Breakstone 4% Milkfat Cottage Cheese
- Daisy 2% Cottage Cheese
- Good & Gather Small Curd Cottage Cheese
- Great Value 4% Milkfat Cottage Cheese
- Publix Brand Cottage Cheese
- Good Culture Whole Milk Classic Cottage Cheese
What Editors Noticed
Cottage cheese proved to be anything but uniform. The tasting panel uncovered major differences in:
- Curd size (small vs. large)
- Texture (grainy, snappy, or yogurt-like)
- Whey viscosity (thin, thick, or tightly blended)
- Flavor balance (mild, tangy, sweet, or savory)
While opinions split over whether curds or whey carried more flavor, one brand consistently stole the spotlight.
And the Winner Is… Good Culture
Good Culture Whole Milk Classic Cottage Cheese emerged as the top pick—scoring the highest across rankings and earning praise for its freshness, combined curd-whey texture, and bold flavor profile.
Editors described it as:
- Not too liquidy
- Perfectly savory
- Tighter and more blended curd structure
- No harsh aftertaste
- Stand-alone flavor that was actually noticeable
One editor declared:
“It’s the only one with distinguishable flavor. Perfect saltiness and tang.”
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Runner-Up: Good & Gather
Target’s store brand Good & Gather Small Curd Cottage Cheese secured second place, impressing testers with:
- Fine, firm curds
- Balanced tang
- Stronger flavor than most competitors
Some editors even called it the most flavorful sample in the lineup—making it a close challenger to the champion.
Bottom Line
If cottage cheese were a superhero squad, Good Culture would be the one wearing the cape, while Good & Gather stands right behind holding the backup shield.
The editors’ verdict is clear: Good Culture delivers the best of both worlds—flavor and texture—whether eaten solo or folded into your favorite comfort recipes.
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