If you need an easy, crowd-pleasing vegetarian recipe that is packed with flavor – look no further. This Vegetarian Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip is the perfect appetizer for any gathering, or just a delicious additional to any meal.
This is one of those recipes that you really just can’t mess up. Truly, it’s so easy with less than 10 ingredients, and a little over 30 minutes to make from start to finish. It’s a great go-to recipe for any parties or gatherings that vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will love!
Plus with the addition of cottage cheese (trust me on this one), it also happens to be packed with protein. Now, here’s how to make it.
PrintVegetarian Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip
Cheesy, hearty, crowd-pleasing vegetarian buffalo dip that is under 10 ingredients and great for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Party, Group, Vegetarian
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 (15oz) cans cannellini beans or great northern beans
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch or bleu cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons diced green onion (for garnish)
- tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Drain and rise beans, and place in food processor
- Pulse until beans are broken down, leaving them slightly chunky
- Transfer beans to a large bowl and mix in cottage cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, 1 cup cheese and seasonings. Combine well
- Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then turn oven setting to broil for 5 minutes so cheese on top fully melts
- Garnish with green onion and serve with tortilla chips, crackers, and/or celery sticks
Keywords: white bean dip, vegetarian buffalo dip, white bean buffalo dip, vegetarian dip, cheesy buffalo dip
If you’re one of those people who is anti-cottage cheese, I’m about to make a convert out of you. Cottage cheese is what makes this dip super creamy and hearty, plus it adds a punch of protein!
Some notes on this recipe:
- In this case, cannellini beans or great northern beans work best. Chickpeas would probably work as well, but I have not tried this recipe with them yet
- My favorite hot sauce is Frank’s Red Hot, but any hot sauce or buffalo sauce would work
- I like using ranch dressing best, but if you’re a fan of bleu cheese dressing, that is an alternative that would lend to a bit of a stronger flavor in this dip
- If you’re looking for a similar recipe but non-vegetarian, check out my easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
As always, if you make this or any of my other recipes, please leave a comment or review! You can also tag me on Instagram @hungry.blonde so I can see how they turned out! xoxo GG
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My husband requested buffalo chicken dip for our game night with his vegetarian sister and this was a winner! Everyone loved it. Very simple to make, super creamy and really filling… yum!
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I’ve been making this every week for lunch. Need high-protein vegetarian options and this is so flavorful. I never get tired of it. Thank you!
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Great recipe! I blended the cottage cheese with a mix of buffalo and hot sauce and it was fantastic. We didn’t have any ranch on hand but it was still fantastic without it. Will make again for sure
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