Hello, it’s me. I made one other unbelievable, savory dip for you as a result of you’ll be able to by no means have too many, proper? Proper.

That is my excessive protein bitter cream and onion dip that simply so occurs to be made WITHOUT any bitter cream as a result of sure, we’re whipping up excessive protein cottage cheese as a substitute. It’s deliciously creamy and blended along with herbs and spices that critically make it style like a cross between home made ranch and your favourite bag of bitter cream and onion chips.

Get able to dip crackers, veggies, and extra at your subsequent celebration, potluck, or Soccer Sunday. Plus, it makes the perfect afternoon snack. Let’s get dippin’!

Dips made further scrumptious with cottage cheese

Conventional bitter cream and onion dip, also referred to as French onion dip, is commonly made with bitter cream, mayo, mustard, sugar, and different heavy components. We’re lightening up this dip with creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese and are together with the entire crucial herbs and spices to make it style like the actual deal.

I’ve been experimenting with tons of distinctive methods to make use of cottage cheese in each candy and savory recipes — the OG AK followers will acknowledge these Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes! This enjoyable, wholesome bitter cream and onion dip is filled with over 10g of protein per serving and can have you skipping the store-bought model for good.

Components on this excessive protein bitter cream and onion dip

This unbelievable dip couldn’t be simpler to whip up with simply 6 easy components. It really tastes like bitter cream and onion or ranch relying on how you utilize it! Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Cottage cheese: the bottom of this dip is made with protein-packed cottage cheese as a result of we’re obsessed (in a great way). I usually use Good Tradition or Nancy’s complete milk cottage cheese!
• Seasonings: the dip will get that savory bitter cream and onion taste from garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
• Freshness: you’ll additionally want contemporary lemon zest and a few chopped chives for the proper stability.

Can I exploit yogurt as a substitute?

Positive! Simply word that the flavour of this dip will likely be extra tart and acidic when yogurt than it’s with cottage cheese as cottage cheese could be very impartial in taste.

Our fav methods to get pleasure from it

As you’ll be able to in all probability guess, there are a whole bunch of scrumptious methods to get pleasure from this excessive protein bitter cream and onion dip. Listed below are some concepts to get you began:

• Dip crackers, pita chips, pretzels, or freshly lower greens
• Unfold it on sandwiches, wraps, or burgers
• Use it as a dressing for salads or grain bowls (instead of store-bought ranch dressing!)

Wholesome bitter cream and onion dip in 2 steps

1. Mix the dip. Add the entire components besides the chives to a high-powered blender and mix on excessive till good and easy. Scrape down the perimeters as wanted and mix once more, then stir in chives.
2. Garnish & serve. Pour the dip right into a shallow bowl, prime with further chives and black pepper, and serve it up!

Make this dip forward of time

Positive! Be happy to whip up this high-protein bitter cream and onion dip 1-2 days forward of time and retailer it in an hermetic container within the fridge.

Storing ideas

Retailer any leftover bitter cream and onion dip in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. Bear in mind to combine it up a bit earlier than having fun with it from the fridge.

Extra savory dip recipes

Get all of my dip recipes right here!

I hope you’re keen on this excessive protein bitter cream and onion dip! Should you make it make sure you depart a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Get pleasure from, xo!

Excessive Protein Bitter Cream & Onion Dip

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Whole Time 5 minutes minutes

ServesServes 6 servings

Scrumptious excessive protein bitter cream and onion dip made with protein-packed cottage cheese and flavorful herbs and spices. This straightforward, wholesome bitter cream and onion dip is ideal for dipping pita chips, crackers, and veggies, and even utilizing as a dressing or sandwich unfold!

Components

• 1 pint cottage cheese (I used complete milk cottage cheese)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Freshly floor black pepper
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives, divided
• Pita chips, crackers, or your favourite veggies

Directions

• Add cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and lemon zest to a high-powered blender. Mix on excessive for 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a blender tamper or a spatula to scrape down the perimeters and get issues shifting as crucial, and mix once more till silky easy. Use a spoon to stir in 2 tablespoons chopped chives.

• Pour the dip right into a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped chives and extra black pepper. Serve with chips, pita chips, crackers, or veggies.

Recipe Notes

It’s also possible to use this dip as a salad dressing for greens or grain bowls. It tastes like ranch!
See the total submit for ideas, tips & methods to customise this dip.

Diet

Serving: 1serving (dip solely)Energy: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 3.5gProtein: 10.1gFats: 3.8gSaturated Fats: 1.5gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2.5g