The bold and the buffalo— this cottage cheese dip recipe covers both! Thanks to cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s laden with velvety protein. And thanks to hot sauce and cayenne, it’s brimming with fire… and will be the object of your desire.

If you’re looking for a snack that brings the heat and the health perks, you’re in the right place! This Buffalo Cottage Cheese Dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with satisfying protein in every spoonful. Whether you’re building a board of healthy dip recipes or just need something easy and crowd-pleasing, this one earns a top spot.

You’ll find it right at home alongside other fan favorites like my Roasted Broccoli and Artichoke Dip, Homemade Queso Dip, or cool and refreshing Lemon Dill Yogurt Dip. There’s truly something for everyone in my full dip recipe collection—and this fiery cottage cheese version holds its own with smooth flavor and better-for-you ingredients.

Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Protein-packed power: Thanks to cottage cheese, each serving delivers a dose of muscle-loving protein (and bone-strengthening calcium).
  • Creamy with a kick: Smooth, rich, and spicy, it satisfies those Buffalo cravings while being lightened up and luscious.
  • Ridiculously easy: Toss it all in a blender, and you’re done in minutes.
  • Versatile and snackable: Serve it with crudités or whole grain crackers, or even spread it inside wraps and sandwiches… so good!

I know cottage cheese can be polarizing—I looove it, Ian hates it. If you’re on the fence like my husband, let me assure you that you cannot taste the cottage cheese in this flavorful dip. However, you can also swap the cottage cheese for part-skim ricotta if that sounds like a better option. You can also lower the heat by omitting the ground cayenne… or dial it wayyyy up by adding more. Oh, and any favorite hot sauce will work!

Try this Blazin’ Buffalo Chicken Dip with Crudités!

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Lightened Up Buffalo Cottage Cheese Dip (5 Minute!)

The bold and the buffalo— this dip has it all. Thanks to cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s laden with velvety protein.
Yield: 16 servings (makes 2 cups)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

Notes

• This recipe yields 2 cups of dip—perfect for endless snacking, spreading, and devouring.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 2 tablespoonsCalories: 15Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!