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Creamy Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip served with tortilla chips

Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip

This Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Popper Dip is an easy, comforting appetizer that combines creamy cottage cheese with spicy jalapeños and melty cheese for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Use full-fat for a creamier dip.
  • 2–3 pieces jalapeños, diced Remove seeds for less heat.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar is classic; half cream cheese for velvet.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste none Salt
  • to taste none Pepper
  • as needed none Crackers, veggie sticks, or tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top.
  6. Serve warm or chilled with crackers, veggie sticks, or tortilla chips.

Notes

For a crunchy top, broil for an extra 1–2 minutes but watch closely. This dip can be made ahead and reheated. For a less spicy version, de-seed the jalapeños or use less.