Cottage Cheese Pesto Dip & Fries
Cottage Cheese Pesto Dip & Fries
20 minutes total
Try our delicious Cottage Cheese Pesto Dip recipe with hand cut fries. This creamy dip blends Barilla® Creamy Genovese basil pesto, cottage cheese, garlic, lemon and basil making it a perfect accompaniment for crispy fries. Great for parties or appetizers, this dip recipe comes quickly and can also be enjoyed with fresh veggies. Recipe by Jessica (IG: @cookinginmygenes)
Ingredients
Serves 8
Ingredients for the Pesto Cottage Cheese Dip
| 2 | Tablespoons Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto |
| 1 | Cup 2% cottage cheese |
| ½ | Teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | Teaspoon black pepper |
| 10 | Large fresh basil leaves and additional leaves for garnish |
| 2 | Cloves garlic |
| 2 | Teaspoons lemon juice |
| Zest | One small-medium lemon |
Ingredients for the Fries:
| 2 | Large russet potatoes, peeled |
| 1 ½ | Tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 ½ | Teaspoons salt |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 425° F.
Step 2
Cut potatoes into desired size of fries and soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from water and dry well. Toss with olive oil and salt; place on a large parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes, toss fries, and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Step 5
Meanwhile, add all dip ingredients into a large food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor or blender as needed. Adjust flavors to desired taste with more salt, pepper, or pesto.
Step 6
Place dip in a bowl and garnish with pesto leaves. Serve with hot fries and enjoy!
Step 7
Store dip in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days.
Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce
Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce