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Creamy Cottage Cheese Bruschetta Dip

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Serves

4

Ingredients

Cottage Cheese Blend:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Bruschetta Topping:

  • 1 garden tomato, finely diced
  • Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • Fresh herbs, to taste
  • Himalayan salt, to taste

Accompaniments:

  • French baguette, sliced and oven-grilled with olive oil

Steps

1

Prepare the Cottage Cheese Blend

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, minced garlic, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with a splash of water if needed to achieve a creamy dip-like texture.

2

Prepare the Bruschetta Topping

  1. Dice the garden tomato into small, uniform pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped basil leaves and other fresh herbs of your choice.
  3. Season with Himalayan salt to taste. Gently toss the mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

3

Assemble and Serve

  1. Transfer the blended cottage cheese mixture to a serving bowl, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula.
  2. Spoon the prepared bruschetta topping over the cottage cheese blend, ensuring an even distribution of flavours.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the French baguette into thin rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
  4. Lightly brush each baguette slice with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the baguette slices are golden brown and crisp.
  6. Arrange the warm, oven-grilled baguette slices around the cottage cheese bruschetta dip just before serving.