A creamy, cheesy, savory dip loaded with bacon, ranch flavor, and protein. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a keto-friendly snack served with low-carb crackers, cucumber slices, or pork rinds.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (optional)
Chill Time: 1 hour (recommended)
Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Protein-Rich Dip Base
- 1 cup (225 g) blended cottage cheese
- 8 oz (225 g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop (30 g) unflavored whey protein isolate (optional, for extra protein)
Flavor Ingredients
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices cooked turkey bacon or regular bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning (sugar-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1–2 diced jalapeños
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
Cold Dip Version
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a bowl, combine:
- Blended cottage cheese
- Cream cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Whey protein isolate
- Mix until creamy.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, ranch seasoning, garlic, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and optional add-ins.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve chilled.
Warm Dip Version
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix all ingredients together in a baking dish.
- Top with extra cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden cheese topping.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 24 g
- Total Carbs: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Net Carbs: 5 g
- Fat: 17 g
