Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
This creamy and spicy Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip is a flavorful, cheesy appetizer perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Combining smooth cottage cheese with melted mozzarella or cheddar, cream cheese, and a kick of pickled jalapeños, this baked dip is served hot and bubbly alongside crunchy tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños
- Optional: sliced fresh jalapeños for topping
Dippers
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Bell pepper strips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dip evenly and achieving a bubbly top.
- Blend Cheeses: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and cream cheese. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring a perfect base for the dip.
- Mix in Jalapeños and Cheese: Transfer the blended cheese mixture to a bowl. Stir in the shredded mozzarella or cheddar and the chopped pickled jalapeños to distribute flavor and create a spicy, cheesy blend.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the cheese and jalapeño mixture evenly into a small oven-safe dish or skillet. If desired, top with additional shredded cheese and sliced fresh jalapeños for an extra kick and attractive presentation.
- Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot, melted, and bubbly throughout.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, and bell pepper strips for dipping, enjoying the creamy and spicy flavors while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese for mozzarella or vice versa depending on your flavor preference.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spice level – add more for extra heat or less for a milder dip.
- For a smoother dip texture, blend thoroughly until no lumps remain in the cottage cheese.
- If you do not have a blender, mix the cheeses and jalapeños thoroughly by hand but expect a chunkier texture.
- This dip pairs excellently with crunchy fresh vegetables as well as tortilla chips for variety.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Dip, Jalapeño Popper Dip, Baked Cheese Dip, Spicy Cheese Dip, Party Appetizer, Game Day Snack
