Creamy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
This creamy, tangy ranch dip is made with cottage cheese for a protein-packed twist on a classic. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for veggies, chips, sandwiches, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (includes 10 minutes resting)
- Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups total) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh chives or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Measure 2 cups of cottage cheese into a blender jar. Do not pack it down.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning evenly over the cottage cheese.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice if using.
- Blend on high for 45-60 seconds, starting on low and increasing to high, until completely smooth. Scrape down sides halfway through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or milk as needed.
- Pour into a bowl and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh chives or dill and serve with vegetables, crackers, chips, or as a spread.
Notes
For smoothest texture, let cottage cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before blending. Do not over-blend (max 60 seconds) to avoid thinning. The 10-minute rest is essential for flavor melding and thickening. Dip keeps up to 5 days in the fridge; stir before serving if separated. For a dairy-free version, use silken tofu and dairy-free milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 15
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