Description
This High-Protein Fried Pickle Dip delivers mouthwatering flavor with simple ingredients like cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Perfect for gatherings or a quick 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 cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast panko with butter or oil until golden and crisp, stirring frequently (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Pour the dip into a serving bowl and top with the toasted panko.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the pickle juice based on your taste preference.
For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika or an extra pinch of garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: span
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg