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Creamy Cottage Cheese Dip

A versatile and crowd-pleasing dip made with cottage cheese, sour cream, and zesty herbs, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Preferably low-fat for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
Flavoring Ingredients
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill Or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice Optional, for added flavor
Dipping Options
  • to taste Fresh or chopped vegetables Like bell peppers or carrots

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of sour cream.
  2. Mince 1-2 cloves of garlic and toss them into the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped dill, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. If desired, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Mixing
  1. Use a fork or a hand mixer to blend the mixture until you achieve your desired consistency.
  2. For a chunky dip, blend gently; for a smoother dip, mix until creamy.
Final Adjustments
  1. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed.
Chilling
  1. Cover the dip and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Present the dip with fresh vegetables or crispy chips.

Notes

For a healthier version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for one month.