4.3 from 36 votes
Cottage Cheese Queso
This 3 ingredient cottage cheese queso comes together in about 5 minutes for a high protein snack or appetizer that's creamy, cheesy and seriously addicting!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
197 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full fat or low fat
- 2-3 teaspoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded, or cheddar cheese
- Pico de Gallo cilantro, red onion, cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper additional shredded cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese and taco seasoning to a blender or food processor and blend together until smooth.
- Add mixture to a microwave safe bowl, add cheese and microwave in 30 second increments until cheese is melted. This took about 60-90 seconds.
- Serve warm with toppings of choice and tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 cup (w/o toppings)
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
772mg
(32%)
Potassium
178mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup (w/o toppings) | |
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.