Protein Cottage Cheese Dip (Printable Version)

This creamy dip blends cottage cheese with cheddar for a quick and flavorful snack. It’s lighter, faster, and protein-packed.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/4 cup chopped green chilies
02 - 1/2 cup milk (or more if it's too thick)
03 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
04 - 1 cup cottage cheese (regular or low-fat)

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin (use if you'd like)
06 - Salt and pepper, adjust as needed
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a food processor or blender, mix up the cottage cheese until it’s perfectly creamy.
02 - Toss the smooth cottage cheese, cheddar, and milk into a medium saucepan. Cook over medium, stirring until melted and creamy.
03 - Add the green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, plus salt and pepper. Stir until everything's blended nicely.
04 - Thin it out with extra milk if you want. Dish it up warm with veggies or chips.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Go for freshly grated cheese—it melts way better!
02 - Want it hotter? Toss in some jalapeños.
03 - Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.