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Creamy cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip with celery garnish in a white bowl.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy, tangy, and protein-packed buffalo chicken dip gets its luxurious texture and nutritional boost from blended cottage cheese. It's a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's easy to make and perfect for dipping with fresh veggies or sturdy chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded and finely chopped from a rotisserie chicken
  • 3/4 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • For serving: celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or sturdy spatula
  • 8x8 inch baking dish or similar
  • Parchment paper or cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth and silky, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Beat with a hand mixer or stir vigorously with a spatula until uniform and smooth.
  4. Fold in the shredded and chopped chicken, 3/4 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and all of the Frank's RedHot sauce. Mix until everything is evenly coated and distributed.
  5. Transfer the dip mixture to the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over it.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese on top is fully melted and the edges are bubbling gently.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 5-7 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or extra hot sauce if desired.

Notes

For best texture, do not skip blending the cottage cheese. The dip mellows as it bakes; for less heat, start with 1/2 cup of hot sauce. You can assemble the dip (without the final cheese topping) up to a day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before adding topping and baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.