Savory Gelatin Mold with Cottage Cheese
Savory Gelatin Mold with Cottage Cheese is a retro American dish, popular in the mid-20th century, where cottage cheese is set in a savory gelatin base, often mixed with vegetables like canned pineapple, celery, or green peppers. It's a classic example of a 'Jell-O salad,' a category of molded dishes that blurred the line between salad and side dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of protein from the cottage cheese, with moderate fat and a relatively low carbohydrate count unless sweetened with fruit. A typical serving provides a good amount of calcium and phosphorus, and ranges from 150 to 250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 IU |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a unique era of American cuisine where convenience foods like gelatin and canned goods were celebrated in home cooking. Nutritionally, it's an interesting way to incorporate protein-rich dairy into a chilled, savory format, which is uncommon in most modern diets.
