Avocado Cottage Cheese Spread (Printer-Friendly)

A silky blend of avocado and cottage cheese, perfect for quick snacking or flavorful spreads.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup (8 oz) full-fat cottage cheese

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Add chopped chives, ground black pepper, and sea salt; pulse briefly to integrate.
04 - Taste mixture and adjust with additional lemon juice or salt as preferred.
05 - Blend in crushed red pepper flakes for spice or drizzle in olive oil for richness, blending again to combine.
06 - Transfer dip to serving bowl and garnish with extra chives or olive oil if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a spread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 10 minutes, which means you can make it while your guests are still taking off their coats.
  • The avocado keeps it silky while the cottage cheese sneaks in serious protein without any weird aftertaste.
  • One bowl, barely any cleanup, and somehow it tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
02 -
  • The avocado will start to brown once it's been exposed to air, so making this close to serving time keeps it looking as vibrant as it tastes—and plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface of leftovers is the only way to buy yourself an extra day or so.
  • If your cottage cheese is watery, drain it for a minute in a fine-mesh strainer first; nobody wants a dip that separates and weeps all over the plate.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl for five minutes before transferring the dip—it helps everything stay fresh-looking and firm longer.
  • A tiny squeeze of lime juice alongside the lemon adds another dimension, making it taste somehow brighter and more complex without you being able to put your finger on why.
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