Cottage Cheese Buffalo Dip (Printable)

Creamy dip with cottage cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melty cheeses for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Proteins

05 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Sauces and Condiments

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Pinch of salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Crumbled blue cheese

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Transfer blended cheeses to a large mixing bowl. Add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
06 - Distribute the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the top.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the mixture is hot and bubbly throughout.
08 - Optional: Place under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbly surface.
09 - Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese. Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates a texture that's impossibly creamy without the heaviness of pure cream cheese, so you can actually eat more than two spoonfuls without guilt.
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can make it while chatting with guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • At 18 grams of protein per serving, this dip quietly does the work of actual food, not just empty calories.
02 -
  • Blend that cottage cheese until it's absolutely smooth—if you skip this step or rush it, you'll end up with a dip that has an unpleasant grainy texture that nobody enjoys.
  • Don't mix in all the cheese at once; holding back half for the top layer is what creates that gorgeous melted crust that makes people think you went to culinary school.
03 -
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender if you have one; it gives you more control and faster, smoother results with the cottage cheese.
  • If your dip seems too thick after mixing, a tablespoon or two of milk will loosen it up without watering down the flavor—add it gradually and stir between additions.
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