This Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip is Gluten Free, Healthy & Delicious! A low calorie and flavor packed option to serve all your guests, this dip will be the hit of your party!
Saute the oil, onion, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat in a cast iron skillet.
Add the spinach, pepper, and salt. Mix until spinach is wilted, then stir in the cream cheese until it melts (about 3 minutes).
Add the cottage cheese, water chestnuts, and remaining spices. Continue to mix over low heat. Top with shredded cheese, then heat until melted.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Enjoy!
Notes
I highly recommend serving this dip with torn sourdough bread, tortilla chips, and fresh veggies!
Celery Seed Spice: Do not use fresh celery! The celery seed spice has a deeper flavor that really gives a nice touch to this dip.
Dill: You can use fresh dill if preferred. Use 1 Tbsp fresh to 1 tsp dried.
Spinach: Fresh spinach is preferred, but you can use frozen. Measure 1/2-2/3 cups frozen spinach (~2 oz by weight), heat in the microwave to come to room temperature, then, once cooled, squeeze out as much water as possible. You should have about 1/3 cup cooked spinach for this recipe!
While I love to cook in cast iron since you can serve right out of the hot skillet (presentation and easy clean up points!), feel free to use whatever medium sized saucepan you have on hand. When done cooking, pour your dip into a decorative bowl and top with the shredded cheese!
This dip will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or over the stove for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 430mg18%
Potassium 217mg6%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1864IU37%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.