Name: Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Cottage Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 oz reduced fat cottage cheese (used: Good Culture); 12 oz frozen spinach (thawed and all water drained); 12 oz canned artichokes packed in water ((not marinated)); 2 cloves garlic (grated); 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ c reduced fat mozzarella; 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

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A healthier twist on your favorite restaurant appetizer: this Lightened Up Spinach Artichoke Cottage Cheese Dip satisfies that indulgent craving while packing a big protein punch. Reduced fat cottage cheese is paired with nutritious spinach, tender artichoke hearts, garlic and spices then baked to golden perfection with melted mozzarella and parmesan to top it off. Pair this with crackers, chips or fresh veggies. This is a dip that you can feel good about indulging in.

How can a dip this indulgent be light?

Two words: cottage cheese!

Cottage cheese really is a secret weapon when it comes to healthy eating. The protein content is unmatched to just about any other food. You get a whopping 12-14 grams of protein in just half of a cup. The fact that the flavor is so mild makes it a very versatile ingredient to sneak into recipes to up the protein.

What you’ll need to make this Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Cottage Cheese Dip

A pretty short ingredient list for this delicious, rich dip.

reduced fat cottage cheese
- I like to use this Good Culture cottage cheese.
frozen spinach
artichoke hearts
- You want to use the canned ones packed in water – not the marinated ones.
garlic
onion powder
paprika
kosher salt
reduced fat mozzarella
grated parmesan cheese

How to make this dip

Start by preheating the oven to 400F.

Defrost the spinach. To speed this process up, use the defrost setting on the microwave. Once the spinach is defrosted, squeeze out all excess moisture using a towel or paper towel. Make sure to get all of the moisture out of the spinach otherwise the dip will be watery.

In a food processor or blender, whip the cottage cheese until a smooth texture forms. Add the whipped cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl, and then grate in the garlic. Stir in the onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt. Start with 1/2 teaspoon then taste for seasoning, adding more as desired.

Drain the artichokes and roughly chop them into smaller pieces. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer the spinach and artichokes in the one layer at the bottom of the baking dish. Next pour the cottage cheese mixture on top.

Finally, top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake at 400F for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

More delicious lightened-up dips

Lightened-Up Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Cooked shredded chicken breast, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, scallions and ranch flavor this decadent-tasting dip. I recommend serving this delicious dip with carrots, chips, crackers, or mini pitas for dipping. You can also put this delicious dip on a wrap or bread to make a sandwich.
Lightened-Up Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
- Cooked shredded chicken breast, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, scallions and ranch flavor this decadent-tasting dip. I recommend serving this delicious dip with carrots, chips, crackers, or mini pitas for dipping. You can also put this delicious dip on a wrap or bread to make a sandwich.
Lemon Herb Cottage Cheese Dip
- Cottage cheese is blended with lemon, chives, onion powder and garlic to create a light and flavorful dip that is quick and easy. It is perfect to dip veggies or crackers or even spread it on a sandwich for extra flavor. This dip is so smooth that even people who don’t think they like cottage cheese will enjoy it. This is the perfect springtime snack!