Description
Creamy pickle dip delivers tangy, zesty flavor in mere minutes. Rich cream cheese and dill pickles combine for an irresistible party snack you can whip up faster than guests arrive.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Products:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) gruyere cheese, grated
Pickles and Condiments:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pickles, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices pastrami, diced
- Handful of chives, finely sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by combining cottage cheese, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, and salt in a food processor, blending until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Transfer the smooth mixture into a mixing bowl, gently folding in approximately 80% of the chopped pickles, pastrami, chives, and gruyere, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Artfully arrange the remaining pickles, pastrami, chives, and gruyere on top of the dip, creating an attractive visual presentation.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of chili flakes across the surface for an added kick of heat and color.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp flatbreads, crunchy pita chips, or your preferred dipping accompaniments to enjoy the maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter version that cuts down on calories.
- Pickle lovers can amp up the flavor by using different types of pickles like bread-and-butter or spicy dill varieties for unique taste profiles.
- Make this dip vegetarian by replacing pastrami with smoked tempeh or roasted mushrooms for a similar umami depth.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to create a quick party-ready appetizer that comes together in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg