Description
This High-Protein Fried Pickle Dip is a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese and tangy dill pickles, perfect for quick appetizers or enjoying with family. A simple yet irresistible recipe that brings comfort food to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 2% works great
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- ¾ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1–2 tablespoons pickle juice, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill, or 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped
- Pinch of black pepper
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast panko with butter or oil until golden and crisp, stirring frequently (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle toasted panko evenly over the top.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of pickle juice based on your preference for tanginess.
This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for an enhanced flavor.
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili powder or your favorite hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
