Easy Protein Cheddar Ranch Sauce Recipe

Jul 10 2026
If you think that creamy cheese makes most foods better, consider this your new back-pocket BFF recipe. Only five ingredients needed, AND it’s high in protein: Just heat and blend for the ranch-spiked cheddar sauce of your dreams!



Hungry Girl Healthy Protein Cheddar Ranch Sauce Recipe

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1/6 of recipe (about 2 1/2 tbsp.): 85 calories, 4g total fat (2.5g sat. fat), 475mg sodium, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 8g protein

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Prep: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

3 tbsp. cheddar cheese powder

2 tbsp. plain unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp. ranch dressing/dip seasoning mix

Serving suggestions: steamed veggies, riced cauliflower rice, pasta, chicken

Directions:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir until uniform.

Cover and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, or until shredded cheese has melted and sauce is hot.

Using an immersion blender or a small food processor or blender, blend until smooth.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

HG Alternative: If you're not in the mood for the zest of ranch, leave it out and enjoy an easy protein cheddar sauce!

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