Cottage cheese is having its moment! Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip is a savory, high-protein and keto-friendly dish that can be served as a meal or a snack! Keep scrolling for the recipe.
I love cottage cheese (and already have some recipes that use it!), so I’m incredibly happy to see that it’s finally getting a moment in the limelight. Now, cottage cheese comes with a fantastic nutritional label. Just one cup of cottage cheese contains upwards of 20 grams of protein. By mixing it with other high protein items — like different cheeses, meats or protein powder — you can easily have a snack with 40 grams of protein. And we love that! The natural fat content of the cheese makes for a very balanced snack or meal, too. However, you can also purchase low-fat cottage cheese.
With everything from cottage cheese ice cream to cottage cheese cookie dough going viral on TikTok it is about time that a savory recipe came about! Cottage cheese is a slightly saltier cheese, but it actually has a fairly mild flavor, which makes it a perfect blank canvas. This recipe was inspired by The Balanced Nutritionist’s Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, with just a few modifications.
Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip (Viral TikTok Recipe)
Cottage cheese is having its moment! Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip is a savory, high-protein and keto-friendly dish that can be served as a meal or a snack!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Appetizers, Sides
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cottage cheese (I like using full fat)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (+ some more for topping)
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 8–12 slices uncured pepperoni
- Bruschetta crisps, crackers or pepper slices for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until reaches a smooth & creamy consistency
- To a large bowl add blended cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, sauce and spices and mix until well combined
- Transfer to a 11×7 casserole dish. Top evenly with a layer or more shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices
- Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy warm served with Bruschetta crisps, crackers or pepper slices for dipping
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Though made with less than 10 ingredients, this Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip is incredibly flavorful. Imagine scraping all the toppings off your pizza and using that as a dip… that’s the vibe here. It’s the ideal bite to reach for when you want those pizza flavors, but perhaps not a *whole* pizza, or are looking for something a little healthier.
Ingredients and Substitutions for Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip
Do I need to blend the cottage cheese?
Nope! If you like the texture of cottage cheese, then you can skip that step. Do note that when heated cottage cheese gets a little more curdled. So, I recommend blending the cheese to keep it smooth — especially if you dislike the texture. Blending cottage cheese can turn the haters into lovers, for sure.
What other toppings can I use?
In this case, I use pepperoni. However, the beauty of this recipe is how versatile it is! You can test out any of your favorite pizza toppings on this recipe. I would try other meats, veggies, or even pineapple if you’re feeling wild.
What should I use for dippers?
I think that crackers, bell peppers, or pieces of bread make great dippers for this recipe. You could also eat this with a spoon!
Is there a way to make this a little less cottage cheese-y?
Actually, yes! If you’re not a huge fan of cottage cheese, but still want to try out the trends, then you could substitute half the cottage cheese for cream cheese.
If you make this Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip, then I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over Instagram (@hungry.blonde), TikTok and Pinterest! xoxo GG
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Think I could sub nutritional yeast for one of the cheeses here? And what do you think of serving this with toasted bagel chips or (cottage cheese/egg whites involved) soft Italian bread for a quick lunch or dinner?
★★★★★