2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
I'm a busy mom who struggles with eating enough protein, and this 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip is my secret weapon! When the afternoon slump hits and I'm in the mood for snacking, this healthy ranch dip with a handful of fresh veggies is my current go-to.
You'll need cottage cheese, ranch seasoning mix and a food processor or immersion blender. The best part? You'll be snacking in less than 5 minutes!
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Why You'll Love It!
- Easy - Whipped cottage cheese dip is made with simple ingredients and a blender.
- Filling & Satisfying - This is a great dip for an after-school snack or a party vegetable charcuterie board.
- Healthy - With a whopping 6 grams of protein per serving, ranch cottage cheese dip is a great snack for busy moms trying to get more protein.
- Fast - Make your own homemade creamy dip in less than 5 minutes!
Make Ranch Mix From Scratch!
I'm not a mom who likes to overcomplicate things, especially when I'm in a busy season. Between milking cows and chasing the kids around various sports activities, there are certainly months when my hands are very full.
BUT, I do like to really get wild and make as much from scratch as possible when I have the time!
One of my biggest time saving and money saving hacks is making homemade ranch packets. This is just a really quick and easy seasoning mix that keep in a mason jar and use so many different ways! I love the taste of Hidden Valley classic ranch dressing, but when I flipped the bottle over to read the ingredients I was less than impressed.
This mix can make salad dressing, this cottage cheese dip, sour cream dip, Mississippi-style roast, seasoned French fries or in any recipe that I would have normally reached for a little packet of ranch mix.
Trust me, spend a few minutes measuring spices into a mason jar and thank yourself later! Here's an instagram reel if you want to see this process in short form video!
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese
- Ranch Mix
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Add both ingredients to a immersion blender, high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add any optional add-ins -- see list below for ideas!
Storage
- Store this creamy ranch dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This flavorful dip can be made ahead of time -- and the flavors just get better!
- Eat within 5 days.
- Do not freeze.
Top Tip
This is a thicker dip, but you can thin it out by adding 1 tablespoon at a time of either buttermilk, sour cream, greek yogurt or mayonnaise! If you accidentally add too much and your regular ranch dip turns into more of a ranch salad dressing, no biggie -- it will still be delicious!
Variations
Once you've made this cottage cheese ranch dip recipe a few times, you might find yourself wanting to use the base of this dip to create something new! Customize your own high protein dip by adding your favorite flavors. Here are a few suggestions to get you started!
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise - makes the texture ultra creamy
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried chives or other garden herbs
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for increased tanginess
- 1 teaspoon tajin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ of a finely minced onion - stir in after the dip has blended
- ½ tablespoon pickle juice & minced pickle spear - stir in after the dip has blended
Serving suggestions
We have a group of friends that we routinely have weekend dinners with -- the kids all play nice together and we adults have a blast.
My friend, Amy, always brings the same thing - an easy appetizer platter of chips and dip. She calls it 'charcoochie' (yes, I'm blushing as I type this) because it is the un-classy step sister of a charcuterie board.
Her version is plain salty potato chips and a ranch dip. You can laugh all you want, but the crowd ALWAYS eats her dip first! We've started using this easy cottage cheese dip recipe as a way to fool the kids into eating something a little healthier than the original.
I like to keep a small container of this cottage cheese ranch dressing deliciousness in the fridge next to a container of washed and prepped fresh vegetables. It makes it easier for the kids, and honestly, myself, to make a fast and easy snack choice when the afternoon munchies hit.
The thick texture holds up well to crunchy veggies like carrots, celery or broccoli.
Psst-- pin this recipe so you can easily find it later!
Helpful Tips
- Blend well! The cottage cheese wants to be chunky, but a creamy tends to be a true crowd pleaser!
- Refrigerate the dip for several hours (or days) before serving. This gives the main ingredients plenty of time to marry.
- Try the recipe as written the first time, then experiment with variations next time!
FAQ
Absolutely! Low-fat cottage cheese will work just fine for this recipe. The texture might be slightly different, but the flavor will remain delicious.
Absolutely! Low-fat cottage cheese will work just fine for this recipe. The texture might be slightly different, but the flavor will remain delicious.
This dip pairs well with a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, and jicama. You can also serve it with pita bread or tortilla chips for a more substantial snack.
While it's possible to freeze this dip, the texture might change after thawing. It's best to enjoy this dip fresh.
Recipe
2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
Equipment
- immersion blender, high-speed blender or food processor
- air-tight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Add both ingredients to a immersion blender, high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add any optional add-ins -- see list below for ideas!
Notes
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise - makes the texture ultra creamy
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried chives or other garden herbs
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for increased tanginess
- 1 teaspoon tajin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ of a finely minced onion - stir in after the dip has blended
- ½ tablespoon pickle juice & minced pickle spear - stir in after the dip has blended
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We have never made our homemade ranch dip using cottage cheese. We also use sour cream. This was a great twist and delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Such a great dip for crackers and vegetables for snacking for the holidays or pool parties. Absolutely loved the flavors!