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A wooded board with a bowl of whipped cottage cheese dip with hot honey.

Hot Honey High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip

This hot honey cottage cheese dip is creamy, sweet, spicy, and packed with protein. An easy healthy appetizer or snack made with simple ingredients in just 5 minutes.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer and Snack Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons hot honey (adjust to taste - my hot honey was more of a medium spice and I used 3 tablespoons))
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions
 

  • Add cottage cheese, cream cheese, hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chives and red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat with additional hot honey.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra hot honey. Garnish with additional chives and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Kori's Tips

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out my post above.
TIPS: Full-fat cottage cheese creates the creamiest texture. Blend a little longer for an ultra-smooth dip. Let the dip chill for 30 minutes if you want the flavors to meld even more.
VARIATIONS: Add crumbled feta for a tangy twist. Stir in crispy bacon for a sweet-and-savory version. Add smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, pretzel thins, pita chips, or apple slices. It's also fantastic spooned over grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, or grain bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.1mg
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