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Cottage Cheese Queso
Deliciously creamy Cottage Cheese Queso tastes just like something that would be served at your favorite Mexican restaurant but is made with high-protein cottage cheese. You only need 10 minutes and 4 ingredients to whip up this perfectly creamy dip!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) tub full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- optional to garnish: chili flakes, fresh cilantro, or more shredded cheese, freshly diced tomatoes, chopped jalapenos, or green chilis
Instructions
- Into a small blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese with the seasonings and blend on high until smooth.
- Next, transfer the whipped cottage cheese into a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the shredded cheese over the blended cottage cheese.
- Microwave and stir in 30-second increments for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from microwave and mix again to make sure it is well combined and melted.
- Top with toppings or garnish of your choice and serve with chips or veggies.
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Notes
- You may use Monterey jack, pepper jack, or shredded Mexican cheese in place of cheddar cheese.
- Make sure to stir every 30 seconds.
- Queso reheats really well, so it makes great leftovers. Just be sure to reheat it slowly and don't get it too hot.
- Storing: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to about 3 days.
- To reheat: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and gently warm in the microwave using 30-second intervals and stirring well after each one until heated. You can also reheat it in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of milk or water if the queso has thickened too much.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.