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Cottage Cheese Queso

This easy Cottage Cheese Queso is a creamy, high-protein dip made with just 4 simple ingredients! Blended cottage cheese with cheddar cheese and taco seasoning. Then Rotel for a restaurant-style queso that's perfect with chips, veggies, tacos, and more.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cottage Cheese Queso (easy, high protein cheese dip)
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
  • 1-2 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup mild Rotel or salsa
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk optional, depending thickness preference

Instructions
 

  • Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently for 2-5 minutes (or pop in the microwave for 30-45 seconds), until the cheese is melted and the queso is warm and creamy.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Rotel. Stir in a few splashes of milk depending thickness preference!
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips, veggies, pretzels, or drizzle over tacos, nachos, burrito bowls, and roasted potatoes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 350mgSugar: 2gCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

  • DIY Salt-Free Seasoning option: 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of black pepper.
  • Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth for the creamiest texture.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
  • Mild Rotel adds that classic queso flavor, but feel free to omit.
  • If your queso thickens after sitting, simply stir while reheating. If needed, add a splash of milk to thin it back out.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just warm when ready to serve!
This recipe was adapted from the viral cottage cheese queso! Scroll up to see full substitution options. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.
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