Cottage Cheese Queso
This Cottage Cheese Queso is a game-changing dip that’s equal parts creamy, spicy, and satisfying—and packed with way more protein than your standard queso. Made with blended cottage cheese, cheddar, and warming spices like cayenne, chili powder, and paprika, it’s the perfect dip for chips, tacos, veggies, or even pouring over nachos.
You get that familiar cheesy flavor and texture you love, but with an added boost of protein (and without any processed ingredients). And the best part? It’s made in minutes with just a blender and microwave.
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Recipe Tips
Blend in Stages for Best Texture: Start by blending the cottage cheese, water, spices, and half the cheddar cheese until smooth. Then add the rest of the cheese and blend again for a super silky, ultra creamy dip.
Adjust Consistency to Your Preference: If your queso is too thick, add a splash of water (or milk) and blend again until it reaches your desired texture.
Microwave Gently to Warm Through: After blending, a quick 30–60 second zap in the microwave helps melt the cheese fully and bring out that classic queso feel. Stir well before serving.
Top It Up: Add diced jalapeños, green chiles, Rotel, or salsa on top for extra heat and flavor, or stir them right into the queso before serving.
Ingredient Swaps: Cheddar Cheese ? Try a mix of Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella for different flavor profiles. Spices ? Add cumin, garlic powder, or a splash of hot sauce for extra depth. Add-Ins ? Stir in black beans, taco meat, or sautéed onions for a more hearty dip. Dairy-Free? ? This recipe is cottage cheese-based, but you can experiment with dairy-free cheeses and plant-based cottage cheese alternatives if needed.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each round until heated through. Add a splash of water if it thickens too much.
Meal Prep Tip: Portion into jars or containers to grab for quick snacks or taco night toppings throughout the week.
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Cottage Cheese Queso
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- tortilla chips
Toppings:
- jalapeño, green chiles, rotel, etc
Instructions
- In a blender, combine your cottage cheese, water, 1 cup cheese, and your spices
- Blend until smooth
- Add the rest of the cheddar cheese and blend until smooth (you may need to add additional water depending on the consistency you like)
- Microwave for 30-60 seconds and stir
- Enjoy with tortilla chips or on top of your favorite meal!!
