Description
This cottage cheese queso is a creamy, protein-packed alternative to traditional queso. Made with blended cottage cheese, melted cheddar, and flavorful spices, it’s perfect for dipping chips, drizzling over nachos, or spreading on tacos. A quick and healthy dip you’ll love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeños
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese – In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Melt the cheddar cheese – In a saucepan over low heat, melt the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly.
- Combine cheeses – Pour the blended cottage cheese into the saucepan and stir well.
- Season the queso – Mix in garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and lime juice.
- Adjust the texture – Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the queso reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in mix-ins – Add diced jalapeños and tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Serve & enjoy – Transfer to a bowl and serve warm with chips, veggies, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For extra smoothness: Blend all ingredients together instead of stirring by hand.
- For a spicier kick: Add extra jalapeños, cayenne, or a splash of hot sauce.
- For a richer flavor: Try using full-fat cottage cheese and freshly shredded cheese.
- For a vegan version: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and vegan shredded cheese.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg