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By: Becky Hardin
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This delicious herbed cottage cheese recipe is so easy to make and perfect to serve as a dip. Inspired by the Amana colonies, it is wonderfully seasoned and fresh and light tasting.
This recipe transforms store bought cottage cheese into something really special!
This dip is perfect to serve as. a crowd pleasing appetizer, or pile it high on baked potatoes or add it to salads.
If you are a cheese lover, be sure to check out my list of 17+ Cheese Dips for Any Party!
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Why you will love this cottage cheese recipe!
- Healthier: Compared to other cheese dips, this cottage cheese is lower in fat, calories and carbs, so it’s a great option if you don’t want to overdo things! It’s also high in protein and made with no added sugar.
- Easy and quick: It only take about 10 minutes of prep time to make a batch and the majority of time is hands off.
- Simple ingredients: You just need a few basic ingredients, no long shopping list here!
How to make Amish cottage cheese
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- Strain: Place the cheese into a fine mesh sieve and drain it over a bowl.
- Combine: Mix the other ingredients with the drained cheese and chill before serving.
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How long does it keep?
Once you have mixed the ingredients together, place the cottage cheese in an airtight container. It will keep well for up to 5 days and can be used straight from the fridge.
I like to let the cheese chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving to really let the flavors develop.
How do you serve it?
This is a great make ahead dip that you can serve up with your favorite crackers or even tortilla chips. I love it on baked potatoes and in sandwiches too. It’s a wonderful addition to any salad.
Why is Amish cottage cheese different?
I find store bought cottage cheese, straight out of the tub, can be quite watery. By draining it and mixing it with buttermilk and seasonings, it becomes so much more creamy and richer in flavor.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Drain the cheese for at least one hour to get rid of the excess whey. If you skip this step, the dip can be overly watery.
- Use whole milk cottage cheese rather than skim or low fat for the richest flavors.
More Easy Cheese Dips
- Crockpot Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
- Easy Beer Cheese Dip
- Crock Pot Queso Cheese Dip
- Easy Queso Blanco Dip with Chorizo
Recipe
Best Cottage Cheese with Herbs (Amish Inspired)
4.72 from 7 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 10 minutes minutes
Serves8 people
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This delicious herbed cottage cheese recipe is so easy to make and perfect to serve as a dip. Inspired by the Amana colonies, it is wonderfully seasoned and fresh and light tasting.
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces whole milk large curd cottage cheese 1 tub
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried chives
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Pour the cottage cheese into a wire sieve that has been placed over a larger bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to strain the cottage of excess whey (cottage cheese liquid). Discard the whey that has dripped into the bowl.
Mix all ingredients, including the strained cottage cheese, in a medium bowl.
Place the prepared cottage cheese in an airtight container and refrigerate at least 4-24 hours before serving.
The cottage cheese will keep up to 5 days in the fridge.
Enjoy!
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Becky’s tips
- Drain the cheese for at least one hour to get rid of the excess whey. If you skip this step, the dip can be overly watery.
- Use whole milk cottage cheese rather than skim or low fat for the richest flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) Sodium: 604mg (26%) Potassium: 94mg (3%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 170IU (3%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 75mg (8%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Meet Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.
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Janet
Posted on 8/4/2020
So simple, so good. Easy to vary also, substitute the chives with dill, or basil or lemon zest, etc!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 8/4/2020
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Yum, that sounds delicious!
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Lori Griswold
Posted on 7/31/2020
BTW, the Amana Colonies has nothing to do with the Amish or Mennonites, although Iowa has an Amish/Mennonite community in Kalona. The Colonies were founded by a German Pietist group called True Inspiration Congregation in 1856. The Amish date to the 16th century.
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