Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip

Name: Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 oz. cottage cheese; 12 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 12 oz. sour cream; 2-3 tsp. crushed red pepper; ½ cup chopped green onion (optional)

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This Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip is unique and like nothing you’ve ever had before! With a little kick of red pepper flakes and Monterey Jack cheese, plus the creaminess and tanginess of sour cream – you are going to want to add this to your list of favorite dips!

Large white platter filled with baby carrots, celery sticks, Frito Scoops, sliced cucumbers, and a bowl of the spicy cottage cheese dip.

This recipe was originally shared with me 20+ years ago when we lived in Idaho. I don’t remember who shared it, but it was called “Game Day Dip” because they always made it on the weekends for football parties.

And since we’re a football-loving family and I loved the dip, I’ve saved it for all these years!

Cottage Cheese Dip

As far as dips go, I’d consider this spicy, creamy dip pretty unusual, but really delicious and addictive! Honestly, I guess any recipes with cottage cheese are rare.

I can honestly say until recent recipe trends such as Ranch Dip with Cottage Cheese (like this) and Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip (like this), I’d never come across any other cottage cheese dip recipes or appetizers that have cottage cheese as the main ingredient.

And this dip is so versatile. It can be a cottage cheese veggie dip or a cottage cheese dip for chips.

Why I Love this Dip Made with Cottage Cheese

My favorite things about this recipe are no blender is needed and it only has 5 simple ingredients! Could you dress it up with more spices or fresh herbs? Sure – but it’s delicious just the way it is!

When you want easy dips – this is it! It can seriously be ready to eat in under 5 minutes!

I know cottage cheese is one of those either “love it” or “hate it” foods. Prime example: my kids and I love it, but my husband hates it. But even if you don’t like it, I’d encourage you to give this Cottage Cheese Dip recipe a shot!

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Ingredients

This Cottage Cheese Dip recipe has only 5 ingredients – short and simple. Nothing fancy here – but the combination is incredible!

Cottage Cheese – I use large curd cottage cheese but I really think any variety would work! Also, I’ve used both low-fat and full-fat cottage cheese with success!
Monterey Jack Cheese – I like to buy this in a block and shred it myself, but you could also skip a step and buy pre-shredded cheese.
Sour Cream – I use full-fat sour cream.
Crushed red pepper – yes, this dip is spicy! But since this is the only spice, don’t skip it!
Green onions – this adds color and a little more flavor, but you can skip them if you like.

Substitutions

Cheese: depending on your tastes, the Monterey Jack cheese could be replaced Pepper Jack for a spicier dip, Cheddar (mild or sharp), Mozzarella for milder flavor, or Colby Jack.

Sour Cream: it can be replaced with Greek yogurt or Light Sour Cream.

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Dip

Now don’t get bogged down in these instructions… haha! But seriously – it could not be easier. There’s no need to blend or use a food processor! The prep time is basically zero 😉

Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Mix until thoroughly combined.

monterey jack cheese added to the mixing bowl.

Red pepper flakes and chopped green onions added to the mixing bowl.

Garnish with more red pepper flakes and green onion to make it pretty.
Enjoy with Fritos (or other corn chips), crackers, or vegetables.

Hand taking a scoop of dip with a Frito Scoop.

Note: This dip can be eaten immediately or chilled until ready to serve. I find that the red pepper melds with the sour cream and cottage cheese and the flavor is a little more developed if the dip is chilled in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

What to Serve with Cottage Cheese Dip

Our favorite thing to dip Cottage Cheese dip with is Scoops corn chips (the really big Fritos).
It can also be eaten with biscuit pretzel bites, tortilla chips or potato chips.
For variation, you could serve it with your favorite crackers.
For a keto-friendly snack, use this cottage cheese dip as a veggie dip: celery, cucumbers, and carrots are our favorites.

Bowl of Cottage Cheese Dip with slice cucumbers, celery, and carrots beside it.

Storage

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The longer it is stored, the spicier it gets (the red pepper flavor melds into the cheeses!).

Do not freeze cottage cheese dip. The texture of the cheeses is not good out of the freezer.

FAQ

Is Cottage Cheese good for you?

Cottage cheese is high in protein, calcium, and many vitamins. It’s also low in calories. For many, it’s thought to be a diet food.

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