The Best Easy High Protein Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
Make this Easy High Protein Dill Pickle Dip recipe for gatherings or meal prep snacks all week long!
I love dill pickle dip for weekday snacks or game day.
But, I’ve put a high protein spin on this dill pickle dip so that you can enjoy this dip with a protein hit too!
If love to make quick and easy dips like this hummus and this jalapeno popper dip and since I’m a pickle fan I knew I had to make a quick dip with pickles too!
Crunchy pickles are combined with a creamy base consisting of blended cottage cheese, cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Then add spices like garlic, onion powder, dried AND fresh dill for the most delicious high protein dill pickle dip!
Why you’ll love this dill pickle dip recipe
- It has 10g of protein per serving (1/2 cup equals one serving)
- This creamy dip is easy to meal prep and store in the fridge for quick snacks during the week.
- Enjoy with your favourite fresh veggies, crackers, pita or chips.
- It’s an easy recipe to make and share on game day!
- Easily find all of the ingredients to make this perfect dip at the grocery store.
Ingredients needed for this pickle dip
Cottage cheese: cottage cheese brings a lot of the protein content to this dip; it’s key to blend the cottage cheese first until smooth and creamy before making the dip
Cream cheese: plain cream cheese (room temperature) mixes well with the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in this dip
Greek yogurt: a little bit of plain Greek yogurt rounds out the base of this dip; if needed, you can substitute the Greek yogurt for sour cream
Seasonings: use dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper or chili flakes to amp up the flavor of this dip
Fresh herbs: use fresh dill to amp up the dill flavor in this easy dip; if you only have dried dill, it is reasonable to substitute with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried dill
Dill pickles: dill pickles are a must in this recipe; you can use regular or baby dill pickles
Garnishes: fresh dill, chopped dill pickles and crushed chips
For serving: plain chips, pita chips, crackers or veggies
How to make this easy dill pickle dip
Step 1: To a food processor or blender add the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt and blend on high until you get a smooth and creamy texture, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 2: Add the cottage cheese mixture to a bowl and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, pepper, fresh chopped dill and chopped dill pickles. Stir to combine well.
Step 3: Let the dip chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes first and then put the dip in a low or regular bowl for serving and top with more fresh dill, chopped dill pickles and a handful of crushed plain chips, pita chips or crackers of choice. If making and storing in the fridge for meal prep, garnish with fresh dill only.
Step 4: Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, pita chips or plain chips.
Expert tips
- Enjoy this simple dip as a quick snack during the week or serve at a get-together!
- Use this dip as a spread for sandwiches or wraps; mix it with shredded chicken to make a dill pickle chicken wrap.
- If you store this high protein dill pickle dip in the fridge in an airtight container in the fridge for multiple days, make sure to give it a good stir to meld the flavours before enjoying.
- Serve with plain Ruffles chips or even dill pickle chips for game day!
- If you don’t have a food processor or blender, you can use a hand blender to blend the cottage cheese.
Common questions
Can I use dried dill instead of fresh dill?
If you only have dried dill, it is reasonable to substitute the fresh dill with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried dill.
Can I use another type of pickle in this recipe?
I recommend using only dill pickles in this recipe. The kind of pickles matter, they have great flavor for this dip! Do not use bread and butter pickles, you will not get the same pickle flavor.
Can I use a hand mixer to make this dip?
I don’t recommend using a hand mixer to make this dip. You need to be able to break down the cottage cheese in a food processor, blender or hand blender until smooth and creamy.
How to store
You can store leftover dip in the fridge for up to 4 days. After removing the dill pickle dip from the fridge, give the dip a quick stir before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% - 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup softened plain cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 tsp dried dill
- 1 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- pinch of pepper or chili flakes
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
- 3/4 cup diced dill pickles
- Garnishes: fresh dill, chopped dill pickles and crushed pita chips / crackers / chips
Instructions
- To a food processor or blender add the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt and blend on high until you get a smooth and creamy texture, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cottage cheese mixture to a bowl and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, pepper, fresh chopped dill and chopped dill pickles. Stir to combine well.
- Let the dip chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes first and then put the dip in a low or regular bowl for serving and top with more fresh dill, chopped dill pickles and a handful of crushed plain chips or crackers of choice. If making and storing in the fridge for meal prep, garnish with fresh dill only.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, pita chips or plain chips.
Notes
- If you only have dried dill, it is reasonable to substitute the fresh dill with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried dill.
- Enjoy this simple dip as a quick snack during the week or serve at a get-together!
- Use this dip as a spread for sandwiches or wraps; mix it with shredded chicken to make a dill pickle chicken wrap.
- If you store this high protein dill pickle dip in the fridge in an airtight container in the fridge for multiple days, make sure to give it a good stir to meld the flavours before enjoying.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can use a hand blender to blend the cottage cheese.
