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Cottage Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese spinach artichoke dip
Servings: 6
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ medium yellow onion minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 oz. frozen spinach thawed and moisture removed
  • 14 oz. canned artichokes chopped
  • 1.5 cups 4% cottage cheese
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cubed
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Optional toppings

  • Hot honey
  • Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • When the oil becomes fragrant, add the salt and sliced onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another minute.
    Diced onions and minced garlic being sautéed in a black cast iron skillet on a light-colored surface.
  • Add the spinach and artichokes, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
    Chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, and sautéed onions in a black cast iron skillet on a light countertop.
  • Stir in the cream cheese and cottage cheese. Cook for 5 minutes or until it starts to bubble.
    A cast iron skillet filled with chopped spinach, artichokes, and onions, topped with cubes of cream cheese and a heap of cottage cheese.
  • Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Then broil until golden brown and bubbling on the top.
    A cast iron skillet filled with a mixture of spinach and cheese, topped with a generous layer of shredded cheese, ready to be baked.
  • Serve with your favorite crackers or a sliced baguette.
    A cast iron skillet filled with baked spinach artichoke dip topped with melted cheese, accompanied by toasted bread slices and a gold spoon.

Notes

  • You can also use fresh spinach for this recipe; you may have to add in small amounts to fit the pan.
  • Any cottage cheese can be used for this recipe. However the lower the fat content the higher the water. The recipe will still work, but the consistency may be thinner than intended.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g