Dessert

Tasty Cottage Cheese Onion Dip Recipe

Bylina Carter November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

This Tasty Cottage Cheese Onion Dip is a creamy, flavorful snack perfect for parties or casual gatherings. The caramelized onions add a rich sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tangy dip base, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s also a bit lighter than traditional dips.

The image shows a white bowl filled with a creamy, swirled dip that has small chunks of light brown toasted bread or crackers mixed inside. The creamy dip is thick and smooth with a slightly uneven texture from the mix-ins. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface, and in the background, there is a white bowl with red on the outside, holding yellow tortilla chips. Some yellow tortilla chips are also partially visible in the bottom right corner of the image. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s)

1/2 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup strained Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat preferred)

3/4 cup creamy cottage cheese (like Daisy brand for best texture)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan evenly. Add the thinly sliced onions and stir to coat with butter. Sprinkle salt and sugar evenly over the onions. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan becomes too dry, add a splash of water to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes until the onions turn a deep brown color. Let cool slightly, then finely chop and set aside. These onions can be prepared a day in advance.

Step 3: Blend the cottage cheese until smooth using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender.
Step 4: Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the blended cottage cheese. Blend again until smooth.
Step 5: Stir the caramelized onions into the cottage cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Tips & Variations

Use full-fat Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for the creamiest texture, but low-fat versions can be substituted for a lighter dip.
For a sweeter onion flavor, add a touch more sugar during caramelizing, or consider using shallots instead of yellow onions.
Try adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley for a fresh twist.

The dip pairs well with crispy vegetable sticks, pita chips, or crackers.

Storage

Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, give it a good stir. This dip is best enjoyed chilled but can be brought to room temperature for 15 minutes for a softer texture.