Jagic (Assyrian Cheese Spread)

Jagic is an Assyrian cheese spread that is served on a soft flat bread called lavosh (you can use pita too). It has a refreshing taste of herbs and dill.

Yield

5 cups (20 servings)

Ingredients

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese
3 green onions, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Directions

Beat the butter and cottage cheese together in a bowl with a whisk or fork until smooth. Stir in the green onions, celery, jalapeno, dill, and cilantro. Season with salt.