High Protein Jalapeno Popper Dip

Each serving of this Jalapeno Popper Dip is filled with 13 grams of protein and about 200 calories.

It’s a great snack! It’s cheesy and creamy with a kick of heat from the jalapenos. Oh, and there’s a bit more bacon on top for good measure…

Perfect for parties or a healthy snack at home, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. So grab your favorite dippers. Let’s dive in!

By the way, if you’re looking for more high protein, low carb snacks, you have to check out our high protein peanut butter balls for a sweet treat.

Why you’ll Love This Recipe…

• It’s the perfect high protein snack that’s so good, you’ll forget it’s actually healthy.

• It’s savory and spicy and perfect for dipping with crackers and pretzels. Or, to keep it low carb, celery and carrots.

• It requires just 5 common ingredients (most of which are probably in your fridge) and a few minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• Pickled Jalapenos – They are briny, vinegary, less spicy, and more flavorful than their fresh counterpart.

• Cottage Cheese – Lumpy in texture with mild flavor, cottage cheese is what makes this dip so high in protein.

• Bacon – Mmm! It’s salty and smokey and adds texture.

• Cream Cheese – This cheese adds a nice smoothness, lusciousness, and firm texture to the dip.

• Cheddar Cheese – ’nuff said.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making this jalapeno popper cottage cheese dip is super easy to make. Just follow the simple steps just below.

First, you’ll want to add the cottage cheese and cream cheeses to the food processor bowl or blender pitcher.

Next, pulse until the mixture is nice and smooth. This is the base for your high protein jalapeno popper dip.

Then, add the cottage cheese and cream cheese mixture to a bowl along with the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos.

Stir with a spatula or spoon to combine then place it in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

Or, you can serve it hot. It’s simple. Just add the mixture to a ramekin or other oven safe dish and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Hint: Make sure to let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing it in the food processor. It will mix faster.

Variations

Bake – add the dip to an oven-safe dish, top with cheddar cheese, and bake it at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and warmed through.

Turkey Bacon – Want to make it healthier? Use lower-fat turkey bacon.

Greek Yogurt – Don’t have cottage cheese on hand? Use Greek yogurt instead for probiotic benefits. It’s also high in protein.

Cheesy Overload – Add mozzarella or pepper jack to this dish for some cheese pull action.

Herby Twist – Add some cilantro or green onions for a bright and fresh zesty twist.

Smoked Paprika or Smoked Cheddar Cheese – Want a smokier flavor? How about adding a bit of smoked paprika or using smoked cheddar cheese? Just remember, a little goes a long way.

Perfect Meal Prep Snack

This jalapeno popper dip is a great meal prep snack. Add it to your repertoire like you see in the image below. Serve it with cut up veggies, crackers or pretzels.

Storage

If you’re left with more dip than you can eat in one sitting, you’re in luck. You can refrigerate this dip for up to four days. All you need is an airtight container.