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Cottage Cheese Boat Dip
The TikTok sensation that racked up over 50 million views under #cottagecheeseboatdip, this high-protein snack blends cottage cheese into a smooth, creamy dip loaded with everything-bagel seasoning and served inside a hollowed bell pepper 'boat.' It is customizable, budget-friendly and the kind of healthy indulgence that keeps going viral in 2026.
Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Serves4
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large bell pepper (any color) for the boat
- 1 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toppings: cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, avocado, radish, pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs
- Crackers, pita or cucumber spears for dipping
Instructions
- 1. Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy (a few pulses leave some texture if you prefer it rustic).
- 2. Transfer the whipped cottage cheese to a bowl and stir in the everything bagel seasoning, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 3. Halve the bell pepper lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes to create a sturdy 'boat' vessel.
- 4. Mound the seasoned cottage cheese into the pepper halves, smoothing the top.
- 5. Arrange your toppings over the surface in stripes or sections: cherry tomato halves, diced cucumber, avocado slices, radish coins, pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs.
- 6. Serve immediately with crackers, pita wedges or cucumber spears for dipping, or chill up to 2 hours before serving.
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