Fresh Herb Cheese Dip

This creamy dip combines whipped cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with herbs, garlic, and shallots for a light, protein-rich appetizer. Paired with homemade sesame bagel chips, it makes for an easy snack or party dish with plenty of fresh flavor and crunch. 

INGREDIENTS  

1/2 each (~2 ounces) sesame bagel  

3-1/2 ounces Greek yogurt, non-fat 

12 ounces cottage cheese, low-fat  

1/2 ounces garlic, minced  

2 ounces shallots, minced  

1-1/2 ounces scallions, sliced  

1-1/2 ounces parsley, chopped  

2-1/2 ounces tarragon, chopped  

1 teaspoon black pepper 

DIRECTIONS  

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.  

2. Thinly slice the bagels and place onto a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake in the oven until crispy (10–15 minutes).  

3. Place the yogurt and cottage cheese in a food processor and run for 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and add all remaining ingredients (garlic, shallots, scallions, parsley, tarragon, and black pepper). Mix by hand until incorporated.  

4. Split the cheese dip into 5 servings. Serve with bagel chips.