Mexican Cottage Cheese Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and creamy Mexican Cottage Cheese Dip, a healthy and flavor-packed alternative to traditional dips! Featuring the perfect balance of tangy cottage cheese, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and the fresh kick of cilantro and jalapeño, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Seasoned with a tantalizing blend of lime juice, ground cumin, and chili powder, this versatile dip is ideal for pairing with tortilla chips, crunchy veggies, or pita chips. Whether you enjoy it as a crowd-pleasing party dip or a guilt-free snack, the optional cheddar cheese topping adds a rich, indulgent twist. Gluten-free and packed with protein, this refreshing dip is a must-try for lovers of Mexican-inspired flavors!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Place the cottage cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese in a food processor for 30 seconds before transferring it to the bowl.
Step 2
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and chopped jalapeño to the bowl.
Step 3
Squeeze in the lime juice and sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the top.
Step 4
Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 5
If desired, top the dip with shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
Step 6
Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks like carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 948.7 grams (948.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 715 |
| Total Fat 30.50g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 16.50g | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 3325mg | 145% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.80g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.40g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 47.00g | |
| Protein 50.00g | 100% |
| Vitamin D 31IU | 156% |
| Calcium 728mg | 56% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1050mg | 22% |
Source of Calories