Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Printable)

Lush creamy mix of avocado and cottage cheese with fresh herbs, ideal for snacks and dips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat, approx. 8 oz)

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic into a food processor or blender.
02 - Process mixture until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Add fresh chives, black pepper, and sea salt; pulse briefly to blend evenly.
04 - Taste and modify flavor by adding more lemon juice or salt according to preference.
05 - For a spicier variation, mix in crushed red pepper flakes; for enhanced richness, drizzle in olive oil and blend again.
06 - Transfer dip to serving bowl and garnish with extra chives or olive oil if desired; enjoy immediately with vegetables, crackers, or as a spread.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes with no cooking, which means you can make it while guests are arriving and still look like you have your life together.
  • The cottage cheese adds real protein and creaminess without the heaviness of mayo or sour cream, making it feel healthier than it tastes.
  • One bowl, one blender, and you've got something that works as a dip, spread, or sauce—it's the utility player of the appetizer world.
02 -
  • Don't prepare this too far in advance; avocado oxidation happens fast, and plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface is your only real defense against browning.
  • The cottage cheese must be smooth before you add the avocado, or you'll end up with little grainy pockets that no amount of blending will fix.
  • One small garlic clove is truly enough—I've made this stronger and regretted it, and the dip becomes about the garlic instead of the harmony.
03 -
  • If your dip is too thick, blend in a splash of water or lemon juice rather than more olive oil, which can make it greasy and heavy.
  • Toast your serving bowl with warm water and dry it well before adding the dip—a cold bowl keeps everything at its best temperature and freshest-tasting.
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