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The Best Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe for Tortilla Chips

This quick and easy spicy cottage cheese dip pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips for a healthy, zesty appetizer that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk or spoon
  • 1 Serving dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
  • Salt to taste
  • Tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more cayenne for extra heat if desired.
  • Serve the dip chilled with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For an extra spicy kick, finely chop fresh jalapeños and add them to the mix.
  • This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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