5.0 from 12 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 cups total)
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Store the dip in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2oz
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
268mg
(11%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.