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Cottage Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dipהתמונה להמחשה בלבד
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Cottage Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip

Cooking With Kids

A rich, velvety spread that harmoniously blends the deep sweetness of slow-cooked caramelized onions with the subtle zest of roasted garlic, offering a complex profile in every bite. This cool, creamy base provides an exquisite contrast to the saltiness of crisp chips, serving as a sophisticated accompaniment for elegant entertaining or a refined gourmet centerpiece snack.

Prep
15 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Cottage Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip

Silky, airy whipped cottage cheese with caramelized onions and roasted garlic makes a rich, sweet-savory dip with a bright lemony note. Perfect for a veggie platter, crackers, or brunch; dairy, gluten-free, and kid-friendly.

Timing
65 min
Serves
5
Dietary notes
Egg-free, Fish-free, Gluten-free, Cooking With Kids

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:5
  1. Prepared onion and garlic tray beside a preheated oven
    1Heat an oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Drizzling olive oil over a cut garlic head
    2Place the head of garlic, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle olive oil over it.

Nutrition

Calories
117
Protein
4.7g
Carbs
18.7g

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Cooking With Kids

Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.

EasyAge 3-5

Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Culinary reasoning

A rich, velvety spread that harmoniously blends the deep sweetness of slow-cooked caramelized onions with the subtle zest of roasted garlic, offering a complex profile in every bite. This cool, creamy base provides an exquisite contrast to the saltiness of crisp chips, serving as a sophisticated accompaniment for elegant entertaining or a refined gourmet centerpiece snack.

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Tossing sliced onions with oil and water
3Add the sliced ​​onions to the pan, sprinkle with olive oil and water, and mix to coat.
  • Sprinkling coarse salt over onions and garlic
    4Season with thick salt and place the onions in the center of the pan.
  • Golden roasted onions and garlic on a baking tray
    5Bake for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until the onions are golden and soft.
  • Squeezing roasted garlic cloves from their skins
    6Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes, then squeeze the garlic cloves from the skins.
  • Mashed roasted garlic beside chopped caramelized onions
    7Crush the garlic into the pasta and finely chop the onions, and mix in a bowl.
  • Lemon zest grated over the onion and garlic mixture
    8Scrape the lemon peel over the mixture and squeeze the juice from half the lemon into a blender.
  • Cottage cheese and crème fraîche in a blender
    9Add the cottage cheese, crème fraîche, remaining olive oil and water to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
  • Folding caramelized onions into the creamy dip
    10Combine the blender mixture with the onion mixture, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • Cottage cheese dip served with potato chips
    11Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with ground pepper, and serve with potato chips.

    • Ingredients

    • 1 head garlic, top cut to expose cloves
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
    • 1 1/2 lbs mixed onions (sweet, yellow, red), thinly sliced
    • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
    • 1 lemon
    • 12 oz full-fat cottage cheese
    • 1 oz crème fraîche
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
    • Potato chips for serving

    Nutrition

    Calories
    117
    Protein
    4.7g
    Carbs
    18.7g

    Chef tips

    For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

    Recommended Equipment & Products

    • ⚡High-speed blender Ninja Vitamix
      Amazon

    Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.

    Age 9+

    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
    An older child reading a recipe while measuring ingredients independently

    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
    An adult safely handling a hot oven tray with oven mitts

    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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