An Edible Mosaic™

Everyday Fare With Extraordinary Flair

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • about
    • contact
    • accessibility
    • privacy policy
    • terms and conditions
  • cookbooks
  • recipes
  • explore world cuisine
    • arabic and middle eastern
    • asian
    • british
    • buffalo foods
    • czech
    • dutch
    • ethiopian
    • french
    • german
    • greek
    • indian
    • irish
    • italian
    • jamaican
    • jewish
    • latin
    • polish
    • russian and ukrainian
    • tex mex
    • thai
  • web stories
  • my other blog

Home » Type » Appetizers » Cheesy Dips » Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

July 29, 2020 by Faith 8 Comments

Jump to Recipe

Easy to whip up with minimal ingredients, this creamy, flavorful Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe is great to keep on hand for snacking.

Overhead View of Healthy Cottage Cheese Dip with Scoop

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been one to shy away from bold-flavored foods.

Extra, extra onion on every sandwich. (I wish I were kidding. If you’re ever at a sandwich shop and you hear someone order their sandwich with double extra onion, walk up and say hi because it’s probably me.)

At least one more clove of garlic than every recipe calls for.

Tuna fish for breakfast…why not?!

Front View of Cottage Cheese Dip in White Dish

(Yup, Mike is indeed a very lucky guy, lol. Luckily for both of us, he eats the same way though!)

This Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe is no different. But like I talk about in this post, as it roasts, garlic takes on a sweet, nutty, and much more mellow flavor, so it isn’t nearly as in-your-face as you’d imagine. But then don’t forget, there are chives too, so this crema really does end up pretty bold. But that’s why it’s so good.

Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip with Description

In This Article

  • Inspiration for this Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
  • What Can You Use Cottage Cheese Dip For?
  • More Dip Recipes to Try:
  • Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

Inspiration for this Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

My inspiration for this Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe was Mexican Crema. This is a tangy Mexican cream (similar to sour cream) that pairs perfectly with oh so many things.

Here I used cottage cheese to get a similar creamy consistency without using cream. I like mine with some texture instead of completely smooth, but you can process yours until it reaches your desired consistency.

As an added bonus, this cottage cheese dip is high in protein and low in carbs with just 2g net carbs per serving.

Pro Tip: You can use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese to make this recipe.

Overhead View of Cottage Cheese Dip with Different Crackers for Dipping on Wooden Cutting Board

What Can You Use Cottage Cheese Dip For?

  • Serve it as a dip with crackers, chips, pretzels, or carrot and celery sticks.
  • As a condiment on sandwiches, burgers, or tacos.
  • Instead of salad dressing.
  • Make it into pasta sauce – just toss with warm pasta and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • As filling for stuffed shells or lasagna.
  • Stuff it into an omelet.
  • As a pre or post-workout snack, along with raw vegetables for dipping.

More Dip Recipes to Try:

  • Warm Cheesy Garlic and Kale Dip
  • Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
  • Edamame Dip
  • Charred Triple Onion Dip
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip with Assorted Chips for Dipping on Wooden Board

Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

Overhead View of Healthy Cottage Cheese Dip with Scoop

Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe

By: Faith Gorsky
Easy to whip up with minimal ingredients, this creamy, flavorful Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe is great to keep on hand for snacking.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 large cloves of garlic not peeled
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus 1 pinch
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper plus 1 pinch
  • 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives plus more for garnish if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Place the unpeeled garlic cloves in the center of a square of foil. Drizzle on the oil and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Wrap up the garlic cloves in the foil, and then place the foil package onto a baking sheet or an oven-safe casserole dish. Roast until the garlic is completely soft and light caramel in color, about 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely and then peel the garlic cloves.
  • Add the cottage cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the roasted garlic to a food processor. Process until it reaches your desired consistency (I like it pureed, but with a little texture instead of completely smooth), scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the chives and pulse a couple times to combine.
  • You can serve it immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days because it’s even more delicious after it sits for a couple days and the flavors blend.

Faith's Tips

  • Net Carbs: 2g per serving (1/4 cup)
  • You can use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Garlic and Chive Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
Calories 63 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 308mg13%
Potassium 64mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 126IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cottage Cheese Dip, Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

Healthy Cottage Cheese Dip with Garlic and Chives

This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on August 26, 2014. I updated it with more information on July 29, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Cheesy Dips, Gluten Free, Low Carb and Keto Tagged: Appetizers, Chives, Cottage Cheese, Cottage Cheese Dip, Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe, Dips, Fresh Herbs, Healthy Snacks, High Protein Snacks, Party Foods, Recipes, Roasted Garlic

Comments

  1. Mehrnaz says

    March 14, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Can I use dried chives? Or do I have to use fresh ones?

    Reply
    • Faith says

      August 27, 2020 at 11:24 pm

      Mehrnaz, You can use dried chives in a pinch, but fresh chives will definitely add more flavor.

      Reply
  2. NJK says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Tomorrow i try this, it sounds delicious. I have created a similar dip with labne and fresh herbs…tarragon, chives, parsley, are just possibilities whatever you have available will create unique flavor and be sure to add lemon juice, salt and or red pepper flakes. Thinning with milk or buttermilk produces a ranch like salad dressing. Thanks you always inspire me.

    Reply
  3. Eileen says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    You have to love cottage cheese! So good. One of our favorite Mexican restaurants in my husband’s hometown serves a cottage cheese dip that actually sounds VERY similar to this. Going to give it a try and see!

    Reply
  4. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I love roasted garlic, this crema would make such a great appetizer!

    Reply
  5. Christina says

    August 26, 2014 at 7:00 am

    Love the idea of stuffing this in an omelet or some crepes! That’s my kind of breakfast!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Recipes With Cottage Cheese That Are Really Tasty says:
    June 29, 2017 at 9:10 am

    […] Roasted Garlic and Chive Crema […]

    Reply
  2. The Healthiest Dip Recipes For Super Bowl says:
    January 27, 2015 at 8:12 am

    […] I’ve told you before that I sometimes I go crazy for cottage cheese, so this dip is one of my favorites. You can use it as dip for crackers, as salad dressing, pasta sauce or filling for something, and it is a great pre or post-workout snack, when combined with some veggies. Here is the link to the recipe. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Hello and welcome to An Edible Mosaic! This is my recipe collection of international favorites and updated American classics with an emphasis on seasonal dishes. Here you’ll find a focus on real foods that sustain body and mind, bring people together, and make a house a home.

 

Affiliate Disclosure

An Edible Mosaic is monetized in part though affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and/or purchase an item after clicking on an affiliate link, I may receive a percentage of the sales price. I only recommend products that I love and use. To learn more, please read my Privacy Policy.

meet faith

I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to email me with questions or comments.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

an edible mosaic cookbook

affiliate disclosure

An Edible Mosaic is monetized in part though affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and/or purchase an item after clicking on an affiliate link, I may receive a percentage of the sales price. I only recommend products that I love and use. To learn more, please read my Privacy Policy.

Home | About | Accessibility | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Contact

Copyright © 2023 | Faith Gorsky, An Edible Mosaic™ | All Rights Reserved

This site uses cookies to ensure the best user experience possible.AcceptNo ThanksPrivacy policy