Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip
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Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip
Description
This dip combines low-fat cottage cheese and mayonnaise with Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix to produce a creamy and lightly tangy ranch-flavored spread. Mixing the ingredients thoroughly and refrigerating the dip allows the flavors to blend fully and improves its smoothness. The cottage cheese base adds a slightly textured but creamy consistency, while mayonnaise balances richness and moisture.
It pairs well with fresh raw vegetables or crackers, making it suitable as an appetizer or snack dip. Its straightforward preparation and familiar ranch flavor make it a convenient choice for casual gatherings or everyday use.
Choosing low-fat versions of cottage cheese and mayonnaise can lighten the dip slightly without compromising texture and flavor. The recipe requires minimal steps and no cooking, making it easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cottage cheese low fat
- 2 tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix Not the "dip" mix
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Simply combine the cottage cheese, mayonaisse and dry ranch dressing mix together in a bowl and stir thoroughly to mix well.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Serve with fresh raw vegetables or crackers.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter dip consistency.
- You can substitute low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise to reduce fat content further.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.