Cottage Cheese Dill Pickle Dip

Name: Cottage Cheese Dill Pickle Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp salted butter; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (250g); 1/3 block low fat cream cheese (85g); 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 2% (112g); 1/2 cup pickle juice; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 2 tbsp fresh chives; 1/2 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, salt; 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles

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This high-protein dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with 13g of protein per serving. Made with cottage cheese and greek yogurt, then topped with crispy breadcrumbs, it's the perfect snack for game day parties.

Dill pickle dip is a creamy, savory dip made with chopped pickles, fresh dill, and a tangy dairy base. Traditional versions use sour cream and mayo, but this version swaps in cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and light cream cheese, so you get the same rich texture with way more protein.

If you love eating deep fried pickles and hitting your protein goals, this cottage cheese dill pickle dip is perfect for you! Cottage cheese, light cream cheese, and some greek yogurt amp up the protein with over 50g protein in the whole dip. And no, you can't taste the cottage cheese.

This delicious dip is made from just a few simple ingredients and is best enjoyed with chips or sliced vegetables. It's tangy, herby, creamy, and easy to make ahead of time as an appetizer, snack, or Super Bowl party dish. Feel good and enjoy the game with this healthy dill pickle dip.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Substitutions
Equipment
Step-by-Step Instructions
What to Serve with Dill Pickle Dip
Storage & Make-Ahead
Expert Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

High in protein thanks to blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Over 50g protein!
Ultra-creamy texture with a crispy breadcrumb topping for that fried pickle flavor.
Quick & easy—minimal prep, simple ingredients.
Crowd-pleasing and dippable with chips, crackers, or veggies.
A delicious appetizer that is perfect for your Super Bowl game day menu.
This recipe can be made ahead of time.
Ready in 15 minutes.

Add this to your Super Bowl menu with my protein spinach dip, cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip, creamy white cheddar mac and cheese, blender salsa, and mango pico de gallo.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here is everything you'll need to make this healthy pickle dip:

ingredients to make a high protein dill pickle dip.

2% cottage cheese: Adds protein and forms the base of the dip. Blend well for an ultra smooth texture.
Low-fat cream cheese: You might be tempted to skip this, but it adds richness and the flavor of a higher calorie dip.
Plain Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and an extra protein boost.
Pickle juice: Adds so much pickle flavor to the dip.
Fresh dill & chives: Adds a bright freshness
Garlic powder, onion powder, salt: Accessible and emphasizes the pickle flavor.
Chopped dill pickles: Folding them in after blending adds the best crunch. Use your favorite brand of dill pickles.
Breadcrumbs: For crunch and texture... like you're eating a deep fried pickle!
Salted butter: To toast the breadcrumbs.

Equipment

This recipe requires minimal equipment. I recommend using a blender or food processor to blend the cottage cheese with the other dip ingredients.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list, instructions, and macros.

(1) Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the breadcrumbs once hot. Toast for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.

(2) Add the rest of the ingredients except the chopped pickles to a blender and blend until smooth.

left: toasting breadcrumbs in a pan, right: blender bucket

(3) Gently fold in the chopped pickles and transfer to a serving bowl.

(4) Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and more diced pickles. Enjoy dipped with tortilla chips, ruffle chips, or veggies!

left: stirring pickle dip, right: dill pickle dip topped with breadcrumbs and pickles.

What to Serve with Dill Pickle Dip

Ruffle chips
Tortilla chips
Toasted baguette slices
Crackers
Pretzel crisps
Fresh veggies (carrots, cucumbers, celery)
As a sandwich spread

Storage & Make-Ahead

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Make-ahead friendly: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and top with breadcrumbs just before serving.

Expert Tips

Here are some of my top tips and tricks for the best cottage cheese dip:

Blend until ultra-smooth. This step transforms cottage cheese into a cream-cheese-like base.
Let it chill for 1 hour before serving so the flavor gets stronger.
Chop the pickles small so every bite has crunch.
I recommend eating this dip cold, though you could heat it up in the oven too.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in dill pickle dip?

This high-protein dill pickle dip has about 13g of protein per serving when divided into 4 servings.

Can I make dill pickle dip without mayo?

Yes! This version uses cottage cheese and Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Absolutely. It actually tastes better after chilling for at least 1 hour.

Can I freeze dill pickle dip?

Freezing isn’t recommended — the texture may separate when thawed.

This creamy high-protein dill pickle dip proves that better-for-you recipes don’t have to sacrifice flavor. With simple ingredients and about 20g of protein per serving, it’s the perfect healthy appetizer for parties, meal prep, or anytime snacking.

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