You will want to whip up a batch of this Cottage Cheese Taco Dip that starts with a blend of cottage cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning. Then, it is topped with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, and cheddar cheese, and finished with a zing of freshly squeezed lime. It is sure to be a huge hit at any gathering, party, or game-day celebration! So, get some tortilla chips and get dippin’! I also have a Slow Cooker Taco Dip if you are looking for a warm dip.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Cottage Cheese: The cottage cheese provides a creamy base for the dip, especially when blended, and adds a subtle tanginess. Trust me, it really works!!! Plus, it adds a little nutritional value since it is a good source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. If you don’t have cottage cheese, you could use ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt for a similar texture.
- Cream Cheese: The cream cheese adds richness and creaminess. Neufchâtel cheese or mascarpone can be used as alternatives to cream cheese.
- Taco Seasoning: For that wonderful flavor, I used 1/3 cup of my homemade taco seasoning! Hey, it’s taco dip, so it better have the seasoning to back it up! Store-bought seasoning would also work.
- Sour Cream: I like the added creaminess a layer of sour cream brings to the dip. However, if you are not a fan of sour cream, or just don’t have any, you can leave it off. The dip will still be delicious and have plenty of flavor!
- Toppings: On top of the creamy base, I added lettuce, tomato, green onions, jalapeno pepper, black olives, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. It is easy to customize this dip with your favorite toppings!
- Lime Juice: For a little added zing to the dip, add a little bit of freshly squeezed lime juice before serving. Bottled juice would also work.
Why Use Cottage Cheese In Taco Dip?
One of the biggest questions I get is why I use cottage cheese. Most taco dip recipes call for sour cream (which I do use as a layer). Cottage cheese mixed together with cream cheese creates a thicker foundation for the taco dip and the texture is amazing! Try it before you write it off. Plus, it adds a little bit of nutritional value! Once you make it this way, I doubt that you will ever make taco dip any other way!
Can I Add Meat To Cottage Cheese Taco Dip?
Yes! You can easily elevate this taco dip (although it is pretty darn good as-is) by adding cooked ground beef or seasoned shredded chicken, perfect for turning it into a filling meal. Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your preference and make it your own!
How To Store Cottage Cheese Taco Dip
Cottage cheese taco dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 3-4 days. For the freshest results, store the vegetables separately, until ready to serve the dip.
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Cottage Cheese Taco Dip
Ingredients
- 24 ounces (623 g) cottage cheese
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup taco seasoning
- ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream
- 1 romaine heart, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ medium lime, squeezed
Instructions
- To a blender, add cottage cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning. Blend until creamy and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Spread mixture evenly onto a serving platter.
- Add sour cream. Spread evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Add each of the chopped vegetables in a layer, starting with lettuce. Follow with tomato, green onions, jalapeno, black olives, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle lime juice over the top of the mixture. Serve with chips for dipping.
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Amanda, I love, love, love your recipes! I have one request though. Could you please start including the carb count? Some of your viewers, like me, would be interested in knowing, as we are needing to watch our carbs for Diabetic reasons. Thank you so kindly,
Barb
Thanks so much for letting me know, Barb! Will look into it.
I’ve been looking for this recipe for ever. I put a thin layer of taco sauce on top of cottage cheese mixture. Everyone raves about it.
My adult children love loaded tacos. I think I will try this one. Thanks
I’m going to have to try this
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