This cottage cheese dip is creamy, savory and surprisingly versatile. It’s blended until smooth and seasoned just right. You can make it in minutes, whether you’re putting together a snack board or need a quick spread for sandwiches or wraps. With its light texture and balanced flavor, it works well with fresh veggies, crackers or bread.
Ingredients:
- Cottage cheese – No substitution here. Full fat is better for you than the low-fat options
- Fresh cilantro
- Seasoning – salt, black pepper
- Olive oil
- Roasted red peppers
- Lemon juice – Use juice from fresh lemon
Tools you need
- Food processor – You will need to blend the ingredients to achieve a whipped-like consistency.
- Spoon – or anything to scoop out the dip.
- Serving bowl or plate – anything you want to use to serve this high-protein dip in.
How to make cottage cheese dip
This cottage cheese appetizer as well as many other dip recipes on our blog is so easy to put together! The food processor will do the job for you so just taste it and if happy, scoop it out onto a serving plate or a bowl.
If it needs more salt, pepper or lemon, you can easily add those before serving.
What to serve with the dip
- Vegetables – carrots, celery, bell peppers, radish.
- Crackers – There are so many options on the market. Pick the ones you like or try something new! Plain, flavored, with seeds or nuts.
- Crostini – It’s so easy to make crostini from scratch so why not give it a go? And what about using this cottage cheese dip as a base layer for some fancy crostini appetizers?
- Crisps
- Pita chips – Or tortilla chips.
Or, turn it into a spread and use it for avocado toast or sandwiches. Another option is making a crudite platter and serving a selection of easy dips alongside.
Flavor variations
Want to switch things up? Add a pinch of chili flakes for a bit of heat, stir in fresh herbs like chives or parsley, or blend in roasted garlic for extra depth. You can also try it with sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
Frequently asked questions:
This one will last up to 3 days when stored properly.
Yes, you can. While it literally takes 5 minutes to put together, you can prepare it the night before serving, if needed.
Keep it in an airtight container or jar with a lid in the fridge.
More easy appetizers
- Olive and Feta Shooters – A fun, no-fuss appetizer served in shot glasses for easy entertaining.
- Pear Prosciutto Appetizers – Sweet, salty, and simple—perfect for last-minute guests.
- Caprese Salad Bites – Always a hit at any gathering. Including our wedding!
Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (200 grams, see note 1)
- ½ lemon (juice only)
- ⅓ cup roasted peppers (90 grams, see note 2)
- ½ avocado (large, see note 3)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (a generous pinch)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (see note 4)
- fresh cilantro (a few leaves, see note 5)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste.
- Add more seasoning or lemon juice, if needed.
Notes
- For best results use full-fat cottage cheese.
- You can add more than this if you like.
- If you have a small avocado, use all of it.
- If you don’t have olive oil on hand it is better to omit it completely rather than substitute it with another type of oil.
- Cilantro can be omitted or substituted with fresh parsley. The quantity you add depends on your liking.
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