High-Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo (Printable)

Creamy, spicy Buffalo dip featuring cottage cheese and shredded chicken for hearty snacking.

# Components:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
04 - 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
05 - 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

→ Sauce & Seasoning

06 - 0.5 cup Buffalo hot sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garnishes

11 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 - Extra blue cheese crumbles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the blended mixture with shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish approximately 8 inches square.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until hot and bubbling throughout.
06 - Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and extra blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced bell peppers, or whole grain crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and spicy but actually keeps you satisfied without the afternoon energy crash.
  • You can prep it in under 15 minutes and let the oven do the heavy lifting, so hosting feels effortless.
  • People genuinely can't guess the cottage cheese secret, which makes you look like a kitchen genius with minimal effort.
02 -
  • The cottage cheese blending step is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I rushed it with a fork and ended up with a gritty mess that looked unappetizing no matter how good it tasted.
  • Don't overbake this or the edges get rubbery and the center separates; 18 to 20 minutes is the sweet spot, so set a timer and stick to it.
03 -
  • Use a quality hot sauce like Frank's RedHot because the cheap stuff tastes thin and one-dimensional, and it ruins the whole balance of the dip.
  • Don't skip the blending step for the cottage cheese—this single move is the difference between a dip that feels luxurious and one that feels gritty and unfinished.
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