Description
This Creamy High-Protein Pool Dip (Boat Dip) transforms party appetizers into a protein-packed delight with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and bold seasonings. With 8g of protein per serving and only 10 minutes of prep, it’s perfect for poolside, boat trips, or any summer gathering where taste and nutrition matter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 4 oz. blended cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp, aged preferred)
- 10 oz. mild Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- (Optional) Cashew yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
- (Optional) Nutritional yeast instead of cheddar for vegan
- (Optional) Sugar-free seasoning packets for lower sodium
Instructions
- Allow Greek yogurt and cottage cheese to reach room temperature for smoother blending.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and blended cottage cheese into a uniform base.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese gently until evenly distributed.
- Drain Rotel thoroughly and add it to the mixture along with taco seasoning and ranch seasoning.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth, adjusting seasonings to taste.
- Transfer to serving bowl and let rest for 5 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For lower sodium, use fresh tomatoes and homemade seasonings. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with cashew yogurt and cheddar with nutritional yeast. For reduced fat, use part-skim mozzarella instead of full-fat cheddar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: high protein dip, boat dip, creamy party dip, Greek yogurt dip