Best 4 Polish Cottage Cheese Dip Gzik Recipes

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POLISH COTTAGE CHEESE DIP (GZIK)



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This is a simple dip with infinite possibilities. The classic version, called gzik, comes from the Wielkopolska province in Poland. It's built from a farmer's cheese called twarog, which is essentially a dry version of what Americans know as cottage cheese. The cheese, which comes molded into a thick disc, is mashed with a fork, then loosened with a few tablespoons (or more, depending on the dryness of the cheese) of yogurt or cream. Radishes and some members of the allium family, most often chives or onions, add flavor; dill or other herbs sometimes make an appearance. The classic way to eat it is on boiled or baked potatoes still in their jackets, but gzik on buttered rye bread is a popular breakfast dish. Although you can use any style of cottage cheese for this recipe, smaller curds work better than large because the dip should be slightly smoother than cottage cheese.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     easy, quick, snack, dips and spreads

Time 15m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
1 to 3 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt or sour cream, if needed (add if the cottage cheese is not already creamy enough)
1/2 cup finely chopped radishes, the spicier the better
1/8 cup finely chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
A few grinds of black pepper

Steps:

  • Mash the cottage cheese in a bowl using a fork, adding a tablespoon or two of yogurt or sour cream, if needed, to create a slightly smoother texture. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

COTTAGE CHEESE CLAM DIP



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This creamy clam dip is excellent! Garnish with a pinch of paprika and bits of pimento. Nonfat yogurt may be substituted for the sour cream.

Provided by sal

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups nonfat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
3 tablespoons fat free sour cream
½ teaspoon grated onion
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon clam juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Combine the clams, sour cream, onion, salt, lemon juice, clam juice and pepper with the cottage cheese. Refrigerate the mixture and allow it to chill for 30 minutes, or until it thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 392.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

FAMOUS COTTAGE CHEESE DIP



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This is a recipe I developed to copy a tasty dip that came from our favorite local mexican restaurant when my husband and I were in college at Michigan State University. It's pretty close to the real thing! A very simple and easy dip to serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

Provided by joannarose

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
2 green onions, sliced thinly
2 -3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all above ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
  • For best results, use regular cottage cheese and sour cream, rather than reduced fat.
  • This will help form a thicker dip.
  • Enjoy!

POLISH NOODLES (COTTAGE CHEESE AND NOODLES)



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This simple recipe came from the Polish side of my family. We simply called it 'cottage cheese and noodles' or 'lazy man pierogies.' It's a great comfort food and can be made with any kind of noodle. It could be a side dish, but we always enjoyed it as a meal.

Provided by Brandi Rose

Categories     Polish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 small onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in melted butter until softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Stir butter and onion mixture, cottage cheese, sour cream, sea salt, and black pepper into the noodles. Place the pot over medium heat; cook and stir until heated through and warm, 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 584.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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