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Higher Protein Fried Pickle Dip

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Erin

Published:

February 5, 2025

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May 6, 2025

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Gear up for game day this weekend with this Higher Protein Fried Pickle Dip. By now you’ve probably seen this viral internet sensation of a dip and let me tell you, it’s totally worth the hype! It’s ridiculously simple and easy to whip up for a crowd, but packs a ton of flavor. I made mine a little more macro friendly with the addition of some blended cottage cheese and subbed out the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt – don’t worry, your guests (and tastebuds) will never know. Check out my video below to see how it’s done.

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Here’s what you’ll need to make this Higher Protein Fried Pickle Dip at home:

  • Cottage cheese – I opted for fat free for the best macros, but you could use full fat for a richer dip.
  • Sour cream – Same as the cottage cheese, I went with a fat free sour cream. You could sub with plain Greek yogurt if you really want to, but I prefer the flavor of sour cream here.
  • Cream cheese – To avoid waiting for the cream cheese to get to room temp, I recommend a whipped cream cheese since it’s easier to work with for a super smooth and creamy dip.
  • Dill pickles – Use whatever dill pickles you like best. I think the spears are easiest to chop up.
  • Ranch seasoning – I love the packets of Hidden Valley ranch seasoning – they’re key to nailing the flavor of this dip!
  • Breadcrumbs – Go for seasoned panko breadcrumbs for the best crunch and flavor.
  • Butter – You could use oil for toasting the breadcrumbs if you prefer, but I think they taste better with butter.
  • Dill – fresh is best!
  • Spices – Onion powder and black pepper

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Higher Protein Fried Pickle Dip

Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fat free cottage cheese, (170 grams)
  • 3/4 cup light sour cream, (180 grams)
  • 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese, (132 grams)
  • 1 1/2 cups dill pickles, finely chopped, (233 grams)
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, (1 oz)
  • 1/3 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs, (20 grams)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, (14 grams)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add butter and melt. Once butter is melted and bubbly, add breadcrumbs, stirring to evenly coat in butter. Toast the breadcrumbs over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add cottage cheese to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add cream cheese, ranch seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper and process again until well combined. Finally, add sour cream and dill and process again until well combined.
  • Add dip to a bowl and mix in the chopped pickles. Top with toasted breadcrumbs and more fresh dill before serving.

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  • The total recipe yield is about 4 cups.
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 104kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 6g (2%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 7g (11%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 24mg (8%), Sodium: 706mg (31%), Potassium: 71mg (2%), Sugar: 2g (2%)

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