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Tortilla chip dipped into cottage cheese queso

Cottage Cheese Queso That’s Creamy, Healthy, and Crave-Worthy


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  • Author: Chef Jennifer
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 ½ cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy cottage cheese queso is high-protein, rich in flavor, and perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading on your favorite snacks and meals.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup milk or almond milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green chiles

Instructions

  1. Blend Base: Blend cottage cheese and milk until smooth.
  2. Add Flavor: Stir in shredded cheddar and spices.
  3. Heat Sauce: Warm mixture in saucepan until cheese melts and texture is creamy.
  4. Adjust: Stir in more milk if needed. Season to taste.
  5. Serve: Enjoy hot with chips or over your favorite meals.

Notes

Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat slowly and stir often. Add-ins like beans, chiles, or meat can bulk it up.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Blended & Heated
  • Cuisine: American-Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 270mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg