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The Tiffany Plate Craze Is All Over Social Media—Thanks to This Creamy, Tangy Cottage Cheese Dip
Just when I think I’ve figured out all the ways to enjoy cottage cheese, a new one pops up and immediately sparks my curiosity. The latest cottage cheese trend on my radar? Cottage cheese and yellow mustard. This combo is sparking conversation online due to the viral lunch idea known as the “Tiffany plate” (more on that later). Though, I believe you shouldn’t knock something until you’ve tried it—so I’ll let you be the judge. Still, if you’re looking for another way to use up that tub of cottage cheese, this might be worth giving a go. Read on for the scoop on cottage cheese and mustard as a versatile two-ingredient condiment.
Are mustard and cottage cheese good together?
Most of us wouldn’t think of enjoying cottage cheese as a condiment. However, when you pair it with mustard it becomes a dip that’s sharp, creamy and tangy all at once. You may be familiar with cottage cheese as a protein-rich superfood, but yellow mustard carries its own weight in the nutrition department as it’s been linked with aiding weight loss thanks to its low-calorie, high nutrient content. Therefore, combining these ingredients will make a dipping sauce in mere minutes that could also be good for you.
Who came up with cottage cheese and mustard?
This combo was first introduced by a TikTok creator named Tiffany Magee in 2023. She posted a video showing a lunch consisting of chicken sausage, vegetables, strawberries and pickles with a side of cottage cheese and mustard for dipping the food into. (Many call this lunch the “Tiffany plate”.) Since the cottage cheese and mustard aren’t mixed together, Magee dips the food into each condiment separately before taking a bite.
There aren’t any exact measurements for the dairy and mustard. So, it all depends on your personal taste: using more cottage cheese to achieve a creamier taste or mustard for added tartness. The viral TikTok drew many reactions from users in the comments which range from “You’re making me want to try all this,” to “I really love cottage cheese and mustard separately but mustard here was just not the vibe.” See the video of her savoring this lunch, which boasts a medley of flavors and textures.
Additional ways to enjoy cottage and mustard
You can take a page out of Magee’s book by dipping cooked meat and/or vegetables into a side of cottage cheese and mustard. Or, combine the ingredients together and dunk other foods like crackers, toasted bread or even chicken tenders into the mixture. It’s also great to spread on bread when building a sandwich. Ultimately, think of this combo as a tasty dip you can use whenever you want to give foods a tangy and creamy flavor boost!
Bonus: How to turn these ingredients into a smooth dip
If you want to make this mixture extra smooth and velvety for your Tiffany plate, follow this easy method below. Also, feel free to experiment with full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese or other types of mustard like whole grain or Dijon.
- Place your desired amount of cottage cheese and yellow mustard in a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Blend ingredients until cottage cheese curds are broken up and mixture is creamy, about 45 seconds to a minute.
- Spoon the mixture into a small bowl and use as desired.
- Note: Don’t hesitate to add a pinch of salt and pepper to season the mixture. Other seasonings, like paprika and garlic powder, or chopped herbs, such as dill, parsley and chives, are delicious additions to your cottage cheese and mustard dip. Just be sure to taste and adjust the flavor as needed.
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