Cottage Cheese Protein Loaded Taco Dip
This colorful taco dip is a crowd-pleasing choice for parties, game nights, and casual gatherings. Its layered presentation makes every scoop feel special.
Ingredients
For the Cottage Cheese Layer
- 2 cups Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Turkey Layer
- 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
- 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
- 1/3 cup Salsa
- 1 can Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
- 1 cup Pico De Gallo, Drained
- 1 Avocado, Diced
- 1/4 cup Sliced Green Onions
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, Thinly Sliced
Equipment
- blender
- large skillet
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, lime juice, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until completely smooth. Spread it across the bottom of a shallow serving dish and refrigerate it.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully cooked.
- Stir the taco seasoning, salsa, and black beans into the turkey. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is thick and no excess liquid remains.
- Let the turkey mixture cool for 10 minutes. Spreading it while piping hot could loosen the cottage cheese layer.
- Spoon the turkey and bean mixture evenly over the whipped cottage cheese. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the turkey.
- Top the dip with pico de gallo, avocado, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeno. Serve immediately with sturdy tortilla chips or crisp bell pepper pieces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 16g