Description
A ridiculously easy, super quick, and satisfyingly zesty dill pickle cottage cheese dip that becomes your new go-to snack. It features the tangy flavor of dill pickles combined with creamy cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Cottage cheese (full-fat recommended for creamiest texture)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Dill pickles, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Pickle brine
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard, creamy
- 2 tsp Dill, dried (or 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Base: In a medium-sized bowl, add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, pickle brine, and creamy Dijon mustard.
- Add the Flavor Boosters: Sprinkle in the dried dill and garlic powder.
- Season to Perfection: Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Remember pickles can be salty, so start with a little, stir, and taste again before adding more.
- Mix it All Up: Stir everything together until beautifully combined and resembles a luscious, creamy dip. Ensure pickle bits are distributed evenly.
- Chill Out: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, consider adding 2-3 ounces of softened cream cheese.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley can be added for extra freshness.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- For texture, stir in finely chopped celery or diced sweet onion.
- A sprinkle of smoked paprika on top adds color and a subtle smoky note.
- Drain pickles well to prevent a watery dip.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Chilling for at least 30 minutes is recommended for optimal flavor melding.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of dip
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg