Preheat the waffle maker and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
Add cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl or blender.
Mix or blend until smooth or slightly textured.
Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the mixture.
Stir until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
Pour batter into the preheated waffle maker.
Cook according to waffle maker instructions until golden and crispy.
Carefully remove waffles and repeat with remaining batter.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings.