High-Protein Pool Dip with Ranch and Rotel Recipe
This High-Protein Pool Dip combines creamy cottage cheese, zesty ranch seasoning, and spicy Rotel tomatoes with cheddar cheese for a flavorful, protein-packed snack. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (serves 6 as a dip) 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Dippers
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and drained Rotel tomatoes until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Cheese: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese to evenly distribute it throughout the dip for added creaminess and flavor.
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerate the dip for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify, enhancing the overall taste experience.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley on top if desired, and offer alongside your favorite dippers such as tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese.
- Draining the Rotel tomatoes well prevents the dip from becoming too watery.
- Chilling helps the ranch seasoning blend better with the other ingredients.
- This dip can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
Keywords: high-protein dip, ranch dip, Rotel dip, cottage cheese dip, party dip, healthy snack
