Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

This 5-minute cottage cheese dip is incredibly easy to make oh so easy to make. A high-protein staple that works for snacking, sharing, and everything in between. It’s one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to.

More dip recipes you’ll love: Whipped feta dip with spicy honey, Dirty Martini dip or Chicken taco dip.

This is how I love to use my cottage cheese

I always keep cottage cheese in the fridge, and this whipped dip is one of my favorite ways to use it. It’s a healthy snack you can enjoy in the afternoon and happily bring along to parties, game days, or potlucks.

Silky smooth, ready in five minutes, and packed with fresh flavor. Somehow loved even by guests who swear they don’t like cottage cheese. I grew up eating it on sandwiches and still reach for it in all kinds of ways – with eggs, tacos, bowls, chips, or straight from the spoon. It’s a staple in our house.

Watch the recipe video

Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO or follow along on YouTube.

Ingredients

This garlic and herb cottage cheese dip comes together with everyday ingredients and takes just minutes to prepare.

Cottage cheese is the base, and once it’s blend, it turns incredibly smooth and creamy. Full-fat or low-fat both work well. Fresh herbs bring the flavor. I use chives, dill, and parsley, plus one garlic clove. A squeeze of lemon juice adds brightness, and salt and black pepper tie everything together.

Pro tip

Switch up the herbs depending on your mood. Basil, oregano, mint, thyme, or even arugula all work beautifully. No fresh herbs on hand? Use dried instead. About 2 tablespoons fresh = 1 teaspoon dried.

My favorite ways to serve this dip

There are so many ways to use this savory cottage cheese dip. Here are a few favorites:

• As a dip: Serve with carrots, celery, kohlrabi, bell peppers, radishes, and cucumber. It’s also great with chips, flatbread, crackers, pretzels, chicken wings, or crostini.
• As a spread: Slather it on sandwiches, toast, wraps, or burgers. My favorite is sourdough topped with tomato, a boiled egg, and a pinch of flaky salt.
• As a dressing: Loosen it with Greek yogurt or mayo, then drizzle it over salads.
• As a sauce: Combine it with pasta, your favorite proteins (shrimp, chicken, salmon,…), baked potatoes, or grain bowls.

The best equipment for cottage cheese dip

• Immersion blender: Gives you a slightly rustic texture, you can check out my favorite here. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to help it blend.
• Food processor: Best for a smooth, creamy finish. I have an 11-cup model, but a smaller one like this one works too.
• Blender: It works, but it’s not my first choice. The mixture can get stuck, so scrape down the sides and keep blending until smooth. If you’re on a lookout, this one is a good choice.

How to make ahead

You can make this garlic herb cottage cheese dip up to 2 days ahead. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge, then give it a good stir before serving.

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.