Easy High Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip Recipe

Whip up this Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip recipe the next time you're looking for an easy high protein snack. You can make this easy dip for a party, game day, or adjust the recipe for a single serve high protein dip. Serve it with fresh veggies or chips!

This creamy dip is the perfect easy appetizer for serving at parties but it also makes an amazing single serve option for a post workout or after-school snack because it packs around 14 grams of protein in just one serving.

Made with just two simple ingredients, and one optional ingredient I highly suggest adding, it's an easy healthy way to sneak some extra protein into your day. Its creamy texture makes it a great alternative to mayo on sandwiches and wraps for any ranch lover, too!

If you're looking for more easy high protein recipes made with cottage cheese, you might enjoy Peaches & Cottage Cheese, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, Cottage Cheese Brownies or this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough. For another savory cottage cheese option, try these Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites for the perfect high protein breakfast.

For more healthy dip recipes, try this Cottage Cheese Queso, Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, Pinto Bean Hummus or this Roasted Veggie No Bean Hummus dip.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's delicious. Loaded with flavor thanks to zesty ranch dip seasoning & a drizzle of shallot oil, this creamy ranch dip is every bit as delicious as it sounds! Don't worry, you can't taste the cottage cheese so it's a great dip for serving a crowd, even if they're not a cottage cheese lover.

• It is healthy. With around 14 grams of protein per ½ cup, this is a high-protein dip you can feel good about indulging in. Serve it up with your favorite veggies, warm pita bread or potato chips. 

• It's perfect for meal prep. Whip up a batch to have on hand for easy snacks all week long or use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.

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Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip Ingredients & Tested Substitutions

• Cottage Cheese. The main ingredient in this healthy ranch dip. My personal favorite brands are Breakstone or Good Culture but you may use whatever brand you like. The size of the cottage cheese curds don't matter either because we'll be whipping this up in the food processor. Full fat cottage cheese or low fat are both completely acceptable. You will need the whole container of cottage cheese if you're making this for a crowd or for meal prep.

• Ranch Seasoning Packet. You can find ranch dip seasoning at most grocery stores. If you need a garlic powder and onion powder free option, try this ranch seasoning.

• Shallot Oil. This ingredient is entirely optional but I love adding a drizzle of shallot infused olive oil to the base of this dip. It adds more flavor and creaminess, but it's not a required ingredient.
• Fresh Herbs. Also not required, but adding diced chives, fresh dill or your favorite fresh herbs as a garnish to the creamy cottage cheese dip is a great option for adding more flavor and visual appeal.

• Veggies or Chips. Serve the dip along size fresh vegetables like carrot sticks or baby carrots, bell peppers or broccoli florets. You can also serve tortilla chips, fresh pita or potato chips alongside the dip.

Expert Tips & Tricks

• Be sure to whip the cottage cheese well until no clumps or curds remain. This will help achieve a creamy, velvety texture that is irresistable.

• If you're not a cottage cheese fan or you'd like to make this for something who really doesn't love the taste of cottage cheese, a healthy swap would plain greek yogurt. You'll still make a low calorie high protein dip without the cottage cheese.

• Instead of using the whole container, use only 1 serving of cottage cheese and around 1-2 tablespoons of dry ranch dressing mix to make a single serve option that's a great snack.

Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip Step By Step Instructions

1. Whip the cottage cheese. Add the cottage cheese and 3-4 tablespoons of the ranch dip mix to a food processor. Drizzle in the shallot oil if using. Pulse until completely smooth.

2. Adjust seasoning. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, pulsing again in the food processor if adding more.

3. Enjoy! Serve with veggies, gluten free crackers or use it as a sandwich spread.

How to Store Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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