Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: dried chives

Dried chives are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat without significant cost.

In the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender, place the cottage cheese, lemon juice, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder; blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a small bowl.

Add the fresh chives, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir with a spoon or spatula until well combined.

Stir in 1-2 teaspoons more milk (or as much as needed) to achieve desired consistency.

Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

If desired, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with more fresh herbs before serving with various dippers, such as fresh veggies and crackers.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Re-stir before serving.

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