Whipped cottage cheese is one of those ideas that sounds strange until you taste it — a full blend turns it into something closer to a lighter, tangier cream cheese than anything resembling curds.
This version leans savory, with everything bagel seasoning and a squeeze of lemon, and comes together in five minutes with zero cooking. 14g of protein per serving, and it disappears fast next to a plate of cut vegetables.
Give the blender or food processor the full one to two minutes it needs. Stopping early is the difference between a dip and a slightly-smoother bowl of cottage cheese.
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Add cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, everything bagel seasoning, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and airy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Spoon the whipped mixture into a serving bowl, swirling the top with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle with extra everything bagel seasoning and chopped chives. Serve with sliced cucumber and bell pepper for dipping.
Blending is what makes this a dip instead of a bowl of cottage cheese with toppings — a full 1-2 minutes in a blender or food processor gives it a whipped, airy texture closer to cream cheese than to curds.
Up to 4 days in an airtight container. The texture stays smooth; just give it a quick stir before serving.
Whole grain crackers, pita chips, or even as a spread on toast all work well.
Yes — swap the everything bagel seasoning for garlic powder and fresh herbs, or a spoonful of pesto, for a different flavor direction.