Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip

Your favorite cheesy dip—remixed into a high-protein, guilt-free version with bold flavor and creamy magic.
Like a late-night Tex-Mex craving met a nutritionist and they made a blender baby.

Ingredients
For the Dip

250 g cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

1 roasted red pepper (jarred or homemade)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 small garlic clove

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp chili powder or cayenne (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt, to taste

Optional: 1 tbsp hot sauce (for extra heat)

For Garnish (Optional)

Diced jalapeños

Chopped cilantro

Extra smoked paprika

A drizzle of olive oil

To Serve With

Tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or warm pita

Instructions
The texture turns silky and luscious in seconds, and the smoky aroma with just enough kick fills the air like queso should.

🌀 Blend It All:
Add cottage cheese, roasted red pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.

🌶️ Adjust Heat:
Taste and adjust seasoning—add more chili or hot sauce if desired. Blend again until smooth and warm (about 1–2 minutes).

🫕 Heat Gently (Optional):
For a warm dip, pour into a saucepan and heat gently over low heat, stirring constantly (do not boil). Or microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.

🌿 Garnish & Serve:
Pour into a serving bowl. Top with diced jalapeños, cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil or paprika dusting. Serve immediately with chips or crudités.

Recipe Details
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: Optional 3–5 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Difficulty: Super Easy

Why You’ll Love It
🧀 All the creamy, cheesy flavor—without the guilt or grease.

💪 Packed with protein and totally customizable—dip, drizzle, or pour it on everything.