Description
Cottage Cheese Queso is a creamy, nutritious dip that satisfies all your cheesy cravings without the guilt. This quick and easy-to-make queso features low-fat cottage cheese blended with shredded cheddar, taco seasoning, and chili powder for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a cozy snack at home, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled. With just five minutes of prep time and endless serving possibilities—such as with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a topping for nachos—this queso is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen. Customize it to your taste with extra spices or mix-ins like jalapeños to elevate the flavor. Indulge in this delightful dip that proves healthy eating can be delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Blend the base: Combine cottage cheese, half of the shredded cheddar, water, taco seasoning, and chili powder in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining cheese: Incorporate the rest of the shredded cheddar into the blend and process until creamy.
- Decide on temperature: For chilled queso, serve immediately; for warm queso, microwave in a safe bowl for 40-60 seconds.
- Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips or as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg