Creamy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
This Creamy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Dip is a tangy and refreshing appetizer perfect for snack time or parties. Blended cottage cheese creates a smooth, creamy base that is perfectly balanced with the zest of dill pickles, pickle brine, and dijon mustard, all complemented by a subtle garlic and dill seasoning. This easy no-cook dip requires minimal preparation and tastes best when chilled to let the flavors fully meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (serves 6-8 as a dip) 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese (blended until smooth and creamy)
- 0.5 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s preferred)
- 3 tbsp pickle brine
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped)
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste (freshly ground for best flavor)
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure a creamy texture.
- Prepare the Dill Pickles: Finely chop enough dill pickles to measure 1/2 cup, ensuring the pieces are small enough to distribute evenly throughout the dip.
- Combine Ingredients and Adjust Seasoning: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the blended cottage cheese with chopped dill pickles, mayonnaise, pickle brine, dijon mustard, dried or fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, remembering flavors will deepen as it sits.
- Chill and Let Flavors Meld: Refrigerate the dip for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold and enjoy.
Notes
- Blending the cottage cheese ensures a smooth, creamy texture perfect for dips.
- Use fresh dill for a brighter flavor or dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust pickle brine and seasoning to your taste preference for tanginess and saltiness.
- Best served chilled; prepare a few hours ahead or the night before for enhanced flavor.
Keywords: Creamy Dill Pickle Dip, Cottage Cheese Dip, No-Cook Dip, Party Dip, Tangy Dip, Easy Appetizer, Low Fat Dip
