Blend the Base

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dill. Blend for about 1 minute until very smooth. The mixture will be soft and pourable—perfect for dipping.

Chill (Optional)

1. If you prefer a firmer dip, refrigerate the blended mixture for 1–2 hours to let it set up.

Add Pickles

1. Finely chop your pickles and stir them into the blended cottage cheese base. Add more or fewer based on your taste preference.

Make Fried Pretzel Topping

1. Crush the pretzels into coarse crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and smashing with a rolling pin (don’t forget to push out the air!).
2. Heat butter or oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the pretzel crumbs and sauté until golden brown, stirring constantly—this takes only a minute or two. Watch closely to avoid burning.

Serve

1. Spoon the dip into a bowl and sprinkle generously with the fried pretzel crumbs. Serve immediately with chips, crackers, veggie sticks, or more pretzels!