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Spinach Artichoke Dip with Cottage Cheese (High-Protein)

Gentle Tummy

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 4 cups raw spinach
  • 14 oz artichoke hearts quartered
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • dash pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add 4 cups raw spinach to a skillet over medium heat and cook just until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a clean towel or paper towels, let it cool slightly, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Chop the spinach finely and set it aside. This step matters more than it seems and makes the difference between a creamy dip and a watery one.
  • Drain the 14 oz artichoke hearts and squeeze out any excess liquid using a towel or mesh strainer bag. Chop them into small pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the dip, then set aside.
  • Add 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 clove garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth. I always blend a little longer than I think I need to so the cottage cheese stays creamy once heated.
  • Transfer the blended base to a mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped spinach, chopped artichokes, 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until everything is evenly combined.

Enjoy it Cold

  • This dip tastes delicious cold and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy it Melted: 

  • This dip also tastes delicious served warm with the cheese melted. You can either microwave it at 40-second intervals until melted. You can also warm it in a saucepan on the stove. Stir it consistently so it doesn't burn until melted.

Enjoy it Baked: 

  • Greek yogurt curdles when heated at high temperatures. You can bake this in your oven at a very low temperature of 250°F or lower. Or, if you want to bake it a higher heat and have the top of the dip toasted brown, omit the greek yogurt in the recipe and replace it will additional cottage cheese and mayo.

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Notes

Squeeze the spinach and artichokes more than you think you need to. Every time I’ve rushed this step, the dip ended up looser than I wanted. Getting rid of that extra moisture makes a huge difference.
Blend the cottage cheese until it’s completely smooth. Even if it looks fine, I usually blend it a little longer so the dip stays creamy when warmed instead of turning grainy.
Keep the heat gentle if you’re warming it. I’ve learned the hard way that high heat can make dairy separate, so low and slow always gives the best texture.
Stir often when melting or reheating. Whether it’s on the stove or in the microwave, stirring helps everything heat evenly and keeps the cheese from sticking or burning.
Taste before adding more salt. Between the cheeses and artichokes, this dip usually needs less salt than expected.
Did you make this recipe?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out :)