Buffalo Chicken Cottage Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dip Base
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1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into small pieces
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2 cups cottage cheese
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1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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¼ cup Frank's Red Hot sauce (or more to taste)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For Serving
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1 green onion, thinly sliced for garnish
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Fresh veggie sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers)
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Tortilla chips
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 400°F and let it warm up while you prep everything else. This higher temperature helps get that awesome bubbly, slightly crispy top on your dip.
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Grab a decent-sized mixing bowl and toss in your chopped cooked chicken, cottage cheese (straight from the container is fine, but you can blend it first if you want it smoother), 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Give it all a good stir until everything's well combined. The mixture should look a bit chunky but evenly mixed.
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Scoop your mixture into a small casserole dish or any oven-safe dish you have handy. An 8x8 pan works great, but honestly, any small baking dish will do the trick. Use the back of your spoon to smooth out the top so it bakes evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of cheddar cheese over the top of your dip. Feel free to add a bit more if you're a cheese lover – no one's judging! This will create that irresistible melty, cheesy layer on top.
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Pop the dish into your preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the edges are bubbling and the cheese on top has melted completely. Your kitchen should be smelling pretty amazing right about now!
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If you're like me and love that golden, slightly crispy top, switch your oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Just keep a close eye on it – the difference between perfectly browned and burnt is literally seconds!
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Take your bubbling masterpiece out of the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. This cooling time is clutch – it lets the dip set up a bit so it's not burn-your-mouth hot, plus it thickens slightly. Sprinkle those sliced green onions on top for color and a fresh flavor pop. Serve with a bunch of veggie sticks or tortilla chips arranged around the dish for easy dipping.
# Notes:
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This high-protein buffalo chicken dip uses cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, cutting down on fat while keeping all the creamy texture you love. Each serving packs an impressive 37g of protein!
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Time-saving tip: Rotisserie chicken works beautifully in this recipe and adds extra flavor. Just remove the skin, pull the meat off the bones, and chop it up.
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If you prefer a smoother dip without the cottage cheese curds, simply blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender before mixing it with the other ingredients.