High Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
Make a creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip using cottage cheese for a significant protein boost. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for game days or parties.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (your preferred heat level)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese into a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and resembles cream cheese. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), ranch seasoning (if using), and half of the shredded cheese to the blender.
- Pulse or blend until all ingredients are combined and the dip is creamy. Do not over-blend if you prefer some texture from the chicken.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with celery sticks, carrots, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, ensure your cottage cheese is fully blended before adding other ingredients.
- If you do not have a blender, you can mash the cottage cheese thoroughly with a fork, though the texture will be slightly less smooth.
- This dip is excellent for meal prepping; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85