Ingredients

1lbsmall curd cream style cottage cheese

⅔cupsour cream

½tspsalt

¼tspfreshly ground black pepper

1tspgarlic,finely minced

1tbspshallots,finely minced

1tbspgreen onions or chives,finely minced

1tbspparsley,finely minced, plus more for garnish

Preparation

Combine the cottage cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl and blend well. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasonings.

Cover and chill well before serving. Serve with toasted garlic bread or crackers and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.