Avocado Cottage Cheese Spread (Printable)

A creamy blend of avocado and cottage cheese ideal for snacking or as a fresh spread.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat (approximately 8 oz)

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
02 - Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Add chopped chives, black pepper, and sea salt, then pulse briefly to combine evenly.
04 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt if desired.
05 - For a spicier flavor, blend in crushed red pepper flakes. For extra richness, drizzle olive oil while blending once more.
06 - Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with additional chives or a drizzle of olive oil as preferred.
07 - Serve immediately alongside fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It's ready in under ten minutes with zero cooking, perfect for last-minute entertaining or a quick snack.
  • The cottage cheese trick makes it protein-packed without any heavy feel—you can actually eat a whole bowl without that guilty after-taste.
  • One avocado feeds six people, which means it's gentle on both your wallet and your grocery list.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidizes quickly once exposed to air, so make this dip as close to serving time as possible or press plastic wrap right onto the surface to keep it bright green.
  • Different brands of cottage cheese have wildly different textures and salt levels, so taste before you season and don't assume your last batch will feel the same way.
03 -
  • Use a food processor over a blender if you have the choice; it gives you more control over the exact texture and is easier to scrape out cleanly.
  • Chill your bowl in the freezer for five minutes before serving if your kitchen is warm—a cold dip stays creamier and more appealing throughout the gathering.
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