Description
This High Protein Sour Cream & Onion Dip is a creamy, flavorful, and healthy alternative to traditional sour cream dips. Made with whole milk cottage cheese and a blend of garlic and onion powders, lemon zest, and fresh chives, this dip delivers a smooth texture and a tangy, savory taste that pairs perfectly with pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggies. Quick to prepare using a blender, it’s an ideal snack for gatherings or a nutritious addition to your appetizer lineup.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 1 pint whole milk cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives, divided
- Pita chips, crackers, or your favorite veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Blend the Base: Add the cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest into a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Use a blender tamper or spatula to scrape down the sides and ensure the mixture blends evenly until silky smooth.
- Incorporate Chives: Once the mixture is smooth, remove from the blender and use a spoon to fold in 2 tablespoons of the finely chopped chives to evenly distribute their fresh flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Pour the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped chives and an additional sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with pita chips, crackers, or your favorite fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese before blending.
- Adjust garlic and onion powder to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- This dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best bright citrus flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese if preferred, but nutritional values will vary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
