Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures your oven is perfectly ready to bake your dip to bubbly perfection.
- In a medium-sized bowl, gently combine your chopped, cooked chicken, the cottage cheese (for a super smooth dip, blend your cottage cheese first!), 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, the Frank's Red Hot sauce, the garlic powder, and the blended plain Greek yogurt. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into a small casserole dish or any oven-safe baking dish. Spread it out evenly, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the surface.
- Place your dish into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly, hot, and the cheese is melted and glistening.
- For an optional golden brown, crispy top, you can turn on your broiler for the last 1 to 2 minutes. Watch it very closely during this step to prevent burning.
- Carefully remove the dip from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to set slightly. Serve with your favorite fresh veggie sticks or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Notes
For ultimate creaminess, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Always use freshly shredded cheese for best melting. Adjust spice level by adding more hot sauce or balancing with a pinch of sugar. Consider blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor. Avoid overmixing. Let the dip rest for a few minutes after baking for optimal consistency. Watch carefully if broiling for a golden top. No extra salt is needed due to sodium in cottage cheese and hot sauce. This dip does not freeze well. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.