Hot Honey High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
This Hot Honey High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip is a creamy, tangy, and delightfully spicy dip perfect for parties or a healthy snack. Made with full-fat cottage cheese blended with whipped cream cheese, hot honey, and a touch of lemon juice, garlic, and onion powders, it packs a flavorful punch with a smooth texture. Garnished with fresh chives and optional red pepper flakes, this quick and easy dip balances sweetness and heat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients including cottage cheese, whipped cream cheese, hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, chopped chives, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Blend the Mixture: Add the full-fat cottage cheese, whipped cream cheese, hot honey, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper into a food processor. Blend everything until smooth and creamy, which should take about 1 minute. This step ensures a silky texture and blends all flavors perfectly.
- Incorporate Chives and Heat: Remove the dip from the food processor and stir in the finely chopped chives and red pepper flakes if you want added heat. Taste the dip and adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more hot honey as desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little extra hot honey for added sweetness and shine, and garnish with additional chopped chives and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a beautiful presentation and extra kick.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred spice level; start with 3 tablespoons and add more if needed.
- For a smoother dip, ensure the cream cheese is softened before blending.
- This dip can be served immediately or chilled for 30 minutes to let flavors meld better.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or toasted bread for a delicious snack.
- The dip keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
