I love a good onion dip and making it with cottage cheese is an absolute game changer! You're going to love this Cottage Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions!

Why Make a Cottage Cheese Dip?

Cottage cheese is packed with protein, is low in calories and provides a lot of nutrients. This dip is awesome served with veggies for an afternoon snack or to serve as an appetizer with chips.

Ingredients in the Cottage Cheese Dip

You could technically make this with only 2 ingredients if you used the onions and the cottage cheese but I added a few other seasonings for added flavor!

• Cottage Cheese - I used low-fat for less fat content but whole cottage cheese works great too.
• Onion - I used a yellow onion but a white onion or shallots would work nicely also
• Olive Oil - To cook the onions in
• Onion Powder
• Onion Salt from Trader Joe's - This is a tasty blend of granulated onion, garlic, minced onion, salt, green onion and chives.
• Lemon - I added a squeeze of lemon for freshness.
• Grated Parmesan Reggiano - I like the flavor this brings in but you can make it without if you don't have any.

How to Make Caramelized Onions

I love caramelized onions! The smell, the taste and the flavor are all so good!

First, heat a medium size skillet to medium heat while you're cutting the onion into slices. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the sliced onions to the pan to cook down till translucent and starting to brown. Add salt and continue stirring till golden brown.

Making Cottage Cheese Dip

While the onions cook, you can prep any veggies you want to serve with the dip. I cut up cucumbers, mini bell peppers and radish.

Once the onions are cooked, you can add them to a blender with the cottage cheese. Pulse to get started and add water to blend. Next, add the seasonings and blend till smooth.

Once all the veggies are cut, you can arrange them on a plate and set out a bowl for the cottage cheese dip.

Serving Cottage Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions and Veggies

Pour the dip right into the bowl you'd like to serve it in. You can serve right away or refrigerate and enjoy later. I topped the dip with a little onion salt, chopped green onion and some of the remaining caramelized onions.

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Cottage Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

I love a good onion dip! This dip made with cottage cheese is a game changer. It's delicious served with fresh veggies!

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Ingredients

• 1 Yellow Onion
• 16 Ounces Cottage Cheese
• ½ Teaspoon of Onion Powder
• 2 Tablespoons of Water
• 2 Teaspoons of Onion Salt
• 1 Teaspoon of Parmesan Regiano
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• ½ Teaspoon of Salt
• 1 Teaspoon of Chopped Chives
• Lemon (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a medium skillet on medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Slice onion and add to the pan to cook on medium to low heat. Stir occasionally until transluscent and starting to brown.
3. Add salt and stir till golden brown.
4. Add cottage cheese, water, seasonings and ¾ of the cooked caramelized onions to blender and blend till smooth.
5. Pour into a bowl and top with remaining caramelized onions, a sprinkle of onion powder and chopped chives. Add a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 123Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 1054mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 9g

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The added toppings make the dip taste even better and is a beautiful dip to serve with veggies.

I've been looking for more ways to bring fresh veggies to our meals and snack times and I can't wait for the kids to try this!

With the game day and Valentine's Day coming, this dip will be awesome for either occasion. This is also a great dip for taking to a party or enjoying as an afternoon snack.

I'm so looking forward to spring and enjoying more fresh dishes. I hope you have fun celebrating with friends and family. Enjoy! xo, Bri