Cottage cheese is a new favorite of mine. I am continuing to experiment with the many fun things you can do with this cheap source of protein. I know cottage cheese can be hard to digest, so I experimented with making a sauce or dip out of it. This Garlic Herb Whipped Cottage cheese Dip was my first experiment. It was made using my all-purpose garlic herb seasoning. It turned out fantastic. It tastes very similar to ranch dip but has better nutrition stats. This creamy dip can be paired with vegetables or crackers to make a delicious and nutritious snack.
HOW TO USE GARLIC HERB CHEESE COTTAGE CHEESE DIP (OR SPREAD!)
While enjoying my cottage cheese-dipped vegetables, crackers and chips, I thought of all the wonderful ways this dip could be used! This dip is great for vegetable sandwiches and wraps sandwiches. I would spread it all over a toasted bagel if I didn’t have cream cheese. Although I haven’t tried it yet, I think this would taste great in mashed potatoes.
HOW LONG IS IT PERMANENT?
This should be kept in the fridge for no more than 5 days. Dry herbs and spices can be activated by hydrating them to grow better at lower temperatures. This is a small batch of 1 cup, so you should be able to consume it all in that amount.
What kind of blender do I need?
I used my Hamilton Beach single-serving blender, which is usually used for smoothies. You don’t need much to make this dip. A small food processor would work well.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley ($0.10)
- 1/2 tsp dried Oregano ($0.05).
- 1/2 tsp dried Basil ($0.05)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.03)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder ($0.03)
- 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
- 1 cup cottage cheese ($0.53)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice ($0.01)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. If the mixture becomes too thick, you may need to add 1 Tbsp of water. However, it is important not to add too much water. This will cause your dip to be too thin.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
NUTRITION
Serving: 0.25cup Calories: 52.33kcal Carbohydrates: 3.03g Protein: 6.1gFat: 2.25g Sodium: 433.28mg Fiber: 0.2g
