Description
A creamy, spicy Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip that blends smooth cottage cheese with melted cheddar or mozzarella, cream cheese, and zesty pickled jalapeños, baked to bubbly perfection and perfect for serving with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños
- Optional: sliced fresh jalapeños for topping
Dippers
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Bell pepper strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ to prepare it for baking the dip evenly and to ensure it heats through thoroughly.
- Blend the cheeses: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, providing a rich base for the dip.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer the blended cheese mixture into a bowl, then stir in the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese along with the chopped pickled jalapeños to add flavor and texture.
- Prepare for baking: Spread the cheese and jalapeño mixture evenly into a small oven-safe dish or skillet. If desired, top with extra shredded cheese and sliced fresh jalapeños for added spice and visual appeal.
- Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese on top is melted and golden.
- Serve immediately: Remove the dip from the oven and serve right away with your choice of tortilla chips, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips for dipping.
Notes
- You can use either mozzarella or cheddar cheese depending on your flavor preference.
- For extra heat, add fresh jalapeño slices as a topping before baking.
- This dip is best served hot and fresh from the oven for maximum creaminess.
- Use a blender or food processor for a smooth texture, but a vigorous hand mixing will also work.
- Pickled jalapeños add tang and moderate heat, adjust quantity to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: jalapeño popper dip, cottage cheese dip, baked cheese dip, spicy dip, appetizer dip, jalapeño cheese dip
