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This image shows a white bowl filled with spicy cottage cheese dip, drizzled with chili oil and garnished with fresh scallions and garlic chives, ready to serve.

Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip

This Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip combines creamy cottage cheese with tangy pickled jalapenos and sun-dried tomatoes for a zesty kick. Topped with fresh scallions and garlic chives, it’s perfect for pairing with chips, crackers, or crunchy veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course dips and sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor or blender
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapenos
  • 2 scallions (spring onions), chopped
  • 1½ cups cottage cheese
  • Handful of garlic chives

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop one scallion and half of the garlic chives, setting them aside to use as a fresh topping later.
    This image shows finely chopped scallions and garlic chives on a cutting board, ready to be used as a fresh topping later.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, pickled jalapenos, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and the remaining scallions and garlic chives.
    This image shows a food processor filled with cottage cheese, pickled jalapenos, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, scallions, and garlic chives, about to be blended into a smooth dip.
  • Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
    This image shows a blender in action, combining cottage cheese, pickled jalapenos, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, and garlic chives into a smooth, creamy dip.
  • Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Taste the dip, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.
  • Transfer the dip to a serving plate or bowl.
  • Use the back of a spoon to create a smooth surface with a small well in the center.
    This image shows the back of a spoon being used to create a smooth surface with a small well in the center of the spicy cottage cheese dip in a white bowl.
  • Drizzle olive oil, chili oil, or ginger scallion sauce over the top, then sprinkle the chopped scallions and garlic chives.
  • Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
    This image shows finely chopped scallions and garlic chives being sprinkled on top of the finished spicy cottage cheese dip for a fresh, colorful garnish.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance both flavor and presentation.