Description
This creamy cheddar cheese dip is perfect for gatherings and pairs well with chips or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milkfat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2–2 cups shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese (save a little to sprinkle on top of the dip)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (finely chopped, save a little to sprinkle on top of the dip)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 pound ground turkey (or chicken)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika (if desired)
- toppings – additional shredded cheddar cheese and diced green pepper
Instructions
- Place cottage cheese in food processor and process until smooth.
- Add milk, cornstarch, and shredded cheese and process until combined.
- In a large pan, heat oil and sauté bell pepper, onion, and garlic until onions are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking up pieces.
- Add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook a minute or two for flavors to develop.
- Stir in cottage cheese mixture and turn off heat.
- Stir until cheese is melted and dip is creamy.
- Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with a little shredded cheese, green peppers, and paprika if desired.
Notes
- This dip can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add more spices if you like it spicier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg