Ingredients
Dairy Base
- 1 cup 1% – 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup softened plain cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Seasonings
- 3/4 tsp dried dill
- 1 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch of pepper or chili flakes
Fresh Ingredients
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
- 3/4 cup diced dill pickles
Garnishes
- Fresh dill
- Chopped dill pickles
- Crushed pita chips, crackers, or plain chips
Instructions
- Blend the base: Add the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, and plain Greek yogurt to a food processor or blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Mix in seasonings: Transfer the creamy mixture to a bowl. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, kosher salt, pepper or chili flakes, fresh chopped dill, and diced dill pickles. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Chill the dip: Refrigerate the dip for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and to chill for serving. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional fresh dill, chopped pickles, and crushed chips or crackers right before serving. For meal prep storage, garnish only with fresh dill.
- Serve: Present the dip with an assortment of fresh vegetables, crackers, pita chips, or plain chips for dipping. Enjoy this high-protein, flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- Use 1%-2% cottage cheese for a balance between creaminess and lower fat content.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of dill to your taste preference for a stronger or milder herb flavor.
- Chill time is important to develop the best flavor; do not skip refrigeration before serving.
- For a spicier kick, increase the pinch of chili flakes.
- This dip keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as veggie sticks, pita bread, or your favorite chips for versatility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
