Description
Cottage Cheese Queso is a creamy, high-protein cheese dip made with blended cottage cheese and cheddar. It delivers rich, classic queso flavor with a lighter, healthier twist—perfect for snacking or topping meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup milk (plus more as needed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños or green chiles (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese and milk to a blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
- Cook gently, stirring often, until the cheese is melted and the queso is smooth and warmed through.
- Add jalapeños or green chiles if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm with chips, vegetables, or as a topping.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture.Add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.Use pepper jack cheese for extra spice or smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.Reheat slowly to prevent the dip from separating.Stir in cooked ground beef or black beans for a heartier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
