Description
This High-Protein Fried Pickle Dip combines creamy cottage cheese and tangy dill pickles for a delicious snack. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or a quick bite at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 2% works great
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- ¾ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1–2 tablespoons pickle juice, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill, or 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped
- Pinch of black pepper
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast panko with butter or oil until golden and crisp, stirring frequently (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle toasted panko evenly over the top.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with different spices or herbs added to the mixture.
Ensure the panko is toasted well for the best crunch on top of the dip.
This dip can be served with vegetables, chips, or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
