Description
This creamy and flavorful Cottage Cheese Taco Dip blends smooth cottage cheese with zesty diced tomatoes and taco seasoning for a deliciously healthy appetizer. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or nacho cheese Doritos, it’s a quick and easy dip that brings a Mexican-inspired twist to your snack table.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 24 ounces cottage cheese (reserve the container for storage)
- ⅓ cup diced tomatoes with chilies (Rotel, salt free), plus more for topping
- 2 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, diced tomatoes with chilies, and taco seasoning into a blender. This ensures an even distribution of flavors and a smooth texture.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, perfect for dipping.
- Transfer the Dip: Pour the blended dip into a shallow serving bowl or back into your reserved cottage cheese container for convenient storage and serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the dip with additional diced tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro to add vibrant color and extra flavor. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or nacho cheese Doritos for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- The dip can be stored in the refrigerator in the original cottage cheese container or an airtight bowl for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a spicy taco seasoning blend.
- Try serving with assorted fresh veggies like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips for a healthier option.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the blender instead of fully blending.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: cottage cheese dip, taco dip, healthy party dip, Mexican dip, easy appetizer, blender dip, gluten free dip
