Whipped Cottage Cheese Recipe + Video
This easy recipe turns rich and tangy cottage cheese into a creamy, delicious, and high-protein whipped snack dip with only 3 simple ingredients!
Servings: 8 servings (2 cups total)
Calories: 84kcal
Ingredients
- 24 ounce cottage cheese 4% or 2%
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small clove garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Optional Add-Ins: fresh dill, thyme, basil
Instructions
- Open a container of cottage cheese and dump it into a fine mesh strainer. Tap the strainer over the empty container to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Then dump this drained cottage cheese into a food processor.
- Add the lemon zest, garlic clove, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Add 1 to 3 teaspoons of additional fresh herbs if desired.
- Cover and purée until the cottage cheese is smooth. Scoop the dip into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Video
Notes
Store the dip in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.1mg