High-Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo (Printable)

Spicy and creamy dip blending cottage cheese, shredded chicken, and Buffalo sauce for flavorful snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# Method:

01 - Preheat your 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 evenly incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, approximately 8-inch square or similar size.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling at the edges.
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 -
  • You get 19 grams of protein per serving without the heavy cream that usually makes dips feel like a guilt trip.
  • Buffalo flavor does all the work for you—one sauce transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes intentional and crave-worthy.
  • It comes together in 10 minutes of prep and bakes while you set out napkins, so you're never that person frantically finishing food when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Blending the cottage cheese and yogurt is non-negotiable—skipping this step leaves you with a grainy, sad dip that separates in the oven and tastes cheap.
  • Don't overfill your baking dish or the dip will bubble over and burn on the bottom of your oven; a standard 8-inch square dish is perfect for the recipe as written.
03 -
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender if you have one—it blends cottage cheese faster and you're less likely to overwork it into something weird.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the Buffalo sauce amount; some brands are saltier than others, so you might need less than the recipe calls for.
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