Famous Cottage Cheese Dip
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh herbaceous flavor, this Famous Cottage Cheese Dip is a game-changing appetizer or snack that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Blended to velvety perfection with Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this dip is elevated with the delicate freshness of dill and the mild crunch of green onions. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick-and-easy recipe for entertaining or healthy snacking. Serve it with crisp veggies, crunchy pita chips, or as a versatile sandwich spread. With its simple ingredients and vibrant flavors, this cottage cheese dip is bound to become your new go-to for guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe is high in protein, low in effort, and packed with crowd-pleasing potential.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 stalks green onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Peel a garlic clove and finely mince or grate it. Add the garlic to the blender along with the lemon juice.
Chop the fresh dill and green onions (both white and green parts). Reserve a small amount for garnish and add the rest to the blender.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Blend again until everything is well combined.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved dill and green onions. Sprinkle paprika on top for a pop of color, if desired.
Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, crackers, or pita bread. Can also be used as a spread for wraps or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1718 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
