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Last updated on November 25th, 2024 at 06:11 pm

This spicy cottage cheese dip is quick, easy and tasty. Sprinkled with zaatar and chilli flakes and drizzled with olive, perfect for vegetable sticks, crackers, bread and toast.

Savoury cottage cheese dip is a great snack for any time of the day. This recipe only calls for 4 ingredients which is handy. One ingredient that might seem unfamiliar is zaatar. It is a seasoning, a mix of herbs from the Middle East. It is available online or in supermarkets in the spice section which will transform dips, meat even sandwich recipes.

Well well, do you sometimes feel adventurous and want something different from what you usually have? Why not try a spicy cottage cheese dip? By all means, whip the cottage cheese but have it chunky if you don’t mind because it wil make the experience different.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Cottage cheese – choose a good quality tub of cheese and you are ready to go, go for low-fat if you wish as well. Whip the cottage cheese if you are not a fan of its texture. You may replace it with cream cheese especially if you like a creamy and smooth texture.

Olive oil – go for extra virgin olove oil for fruity flavor but use your favorite olive oil too

Zaatar or za’atar – find this spice blend from the supermarket or online, use dried oregano and thyme with sesame seeds if you can’t find zaatar. Substitute with fresh herbs like chives or parsley or dill for a fresh taste and aroma.

Chilli flakes – leave out if you prefer your dip without the heat of chillies or add crushed black or white pepper instead

How to make Spicy cottage cheese dip

This easy cottage cheese dip takes only minutes to make. Combine the cottage cheese, drizzle of olive oil and top with za’atar and chilli flakes. Serve with vegetable sticks, crackers, pita or anything that takes your fancy.

What To Serve With Cottage Cheese Dip

This savory cottage cheese dip is best served with your favorite vegetables, such as carrot, cucumbers, celery and cherry tomatoes. It’s also great with crackers, pita chips or used as a spread over open faced-sandwiches and toast.

Storage Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Watch how to make this cottage cheese dip

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