Cottage Cheese Dip

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This cottage cheese dip is high in protein its smooth and creamy texture makes it perfect for dipping veggies, crackers and as a spread on sandwiches.

A plate full of crackers and sliced fresh capsicums, carrots and cucumbers with a hand dunking a cracker into a ramekin of Cottage Cheese Dip

Why This Recipe Works

The goodness of cottage cheese but with a smooth texture.
Quick to make
Easy snack recipe
Cottage cheese is a dairy product that is high-protein, low-fat, a source of calcium and B vitamins.

Ingredients you will need

To make my Cottage Cheese Dip you will need:

Cottage cheese
Onion powder
Salt
Lemon juice
Spinach leaves
Chives
Oil

All the ingredients to make the Cottage Cheese Dip laid out on the bench .

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

Cottage cheese: I always choose a full-fat cottage cheese, as full-fat cottage makes a creamier dip and is actually still a low-fat dairy product, choose your favourite brand. You can substitute for ricotta
Onion powder: ¼ teaspoon garlic powder also works
Spinach and chives: You can use your favourite fresh herbs such as fresh parsley, coriander/cilantro, fresh dill or fresh basil. Sometimes I choose cottage cheese already flavoured with chives then I don't add them separately.
Black pepper: I don't add black pepper to my dip, but if you are a fan then absolutely add black pepper to the dip seasoning.
Oil: This is optional, but I find a splash of oil makes the dip even creamier. mild in flavour. Extra virgin olive oil can be too strongly flavoured.
Salt: Skip the salt then this recipe is suitable as a baby-led weaning dip.

Step-by-step instructions

Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Cottage Cheese Dip recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.

Step one: Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

All the ingredients to make the cottage cheese dip added to a food processor which is sitting on the bench

Step two: Blend until smooth, scrape down the sides of your blender with a spatula as necessary to achieve a smooth consistency mixture.

All the ingredients whizzed up in the food proccessor to make a smooth dip which is sitting on the bench

Enjoy!

Cucumber, carrot and capsicum slices and crackers on a plate with a glass ramekin of cottage cheese dip

Top Tips

Here is how you can make these creamy cottage cheese dip perfectly every time!

Season to taste: Be sure to taste your dip and tweak the seasoning for your personal taste preference. You can increase or decrease the salt, and lemon juice based on your taste.
Serve as an appetizer with vegetables: Celery, carrots, cucumber capsicum, your favourite crackers pita bread, chips or crisps.
Stir through pasta
Storage: Store your freshly made dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

front view of cucumber, carrot and capsicum slices and crackers on a plate with a glass ramekin of cottage cheese dip

FAQs

How do you eat cottage cheese if you don't like it?

Many people find the texture of cottage cheese difficult to love, try baking it in pies or lasagne or whip the cottage cheese using a food processor of blender for a smooth creamy texture.

How can I make cottage cheese taste better?

Cottage cheese is a blank canvas, blend your cottage cheese to give it a smooth texture and then flavour it with honey for a sweet dip or fresh herbs for a savory flavor.

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