Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

A bowl of white chunky dip with caramelized onion and sliced green onions.

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Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

This creamy cottage cheese dip is made with blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, stirred together with sweet browned onions and dried herbs for a quick, savory snack or appetizer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Canadian

Servings:

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ninja Blender

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cottage cheese
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 onions diced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook the onions. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook dry for 5 minutes without stirring. Stir, then add a bit of oil and kosher salt. Cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring every 3–5 minutes and adding a splash of water each time to deglaze the pan. Onions will be deeply golden with a slight bite. For a softer, more jammy texture, cook up to 60 minutes. Let cool.
Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds or so.
Scrape the sides and blend one more time, about 15 seconds.
Stir the cooled onions into the cottage cheese mix.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh green onions or parsley.

Notes

Don’t rush caramelizing the onions. Take the full 30 to 40 minutes to get them golden. This adds the sweet, rich flavor that makes the dip so good. You can also skip the onions for a simpler dip that is still delicious and herby.

Blend until smooth: If your blender struggles, stop and scrape the sides a few times. A high-powered blender works best.

Cool the onions before mixing: Stirring hot onions into the dip can make it watery and affect the texture.

Taste and adjust seasoning: After blending, give it a taste. Depending on your cottage cheese and yogurt, you might want to add more salt or pepper.

Transfer leftover cottage cheese dip to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will keep well for 4 to 5 days. Stir it before serving if it separates a bit.

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