Description
This High-Protein Fried Pickle Dip combines irresistible flavors and creamy texture that make it a perfect quick meal or appetizer. With simple ingredients like low-fat cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, this dip is both healthy and satisfying, ideal for gatherings or a tasty snack!
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
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Combine the blended cottage cheese in a bowl with Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the panko with butter or olive oil until golden, stirring often (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and evenly sprinkle the toasted panko on top.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika on top.
Make it gluten-free with gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
This dip can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
