Description
This Vegetarian Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip is a creamy, spicy, protein-packed appetizer made with white beans, cottage cheese, and melty cheddar—perfect for parties, game day, or easy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch or bleu cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons diced green onion (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then add to a food processor. Pulse until slightly chunky.
- Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add cottage cheese, hot sauce, dressing, 1 cup cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Broil for 5 minutes until the top is golden and melted.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce for your preferred spice level.
- For a smoother texture, blend beans longer.
- Can be made ahead and baked when ready to serve.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg