Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Cottage Cheese Queso, a delightful dip that elevates any gathering. This quick and healthy recipe combines low-fat cottage cheese and cheddar for a guilt-free alternative to traditional queso. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a cozy movie marathon, or just craving something cheesy, this versatile dip can be served warm or chilled. Pair it with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a delicious topping for tacos and nachos. With customizable spices to suit your taste, everyone from kids to adults will be coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, water, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Blend until smooth.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar and blend again until very smooth.
- For warm queso: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 40-60 seconds in intervals, stirring until warmed through. For chilled queso: Serve immediately.
- Enjoy with tortilla chips or your favorite snacks!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg