Fried Pickle Dip
This fried pickle dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with pickle flavor. Blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt create a smooth, high-protein base, while toasted panko on top adds the perfect crispy “fried pickle” crunch.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 2% works great
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1–2 Tablespoons pickle juice to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill or 1 Tablespoon fresh, finely chopped
- Pinch of black pepper
“Fried” Topping
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill and black pepper. Mix until well combined.½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ¾ cup finely chopped dill pickles, 1–2 Tablespoons pickle juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried dill, Pinch of black pepper
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast panko with butter or oil until golden and crisp, stirring frequently (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle toasted panko evenly over the top.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use nonfat, low-fat or full-fat yogurt and cottage cheese. Just note that the nutritional information is based on using nonfat Greek yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese.
- Storage: Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best texture, store the toasted panko separately if possible and sprinkle it on right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 83mg | Sugar: 3g