Cottage Cheese Queso
I first saw this viral recipe on TikTok and have been obsessed ever since — loaded with protein and so versatile. It's kid-friendly, a crowd-pleaser, and oh-so-delicious!
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup cottage cheese I usually opt for low-fat
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning heaping tablespoon
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Into the bowl of a powerful blender (or food processor), combine 1.5 cup cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Blend until thoroughly combined, and taste to adjust seasoning. I make this for my family, which includes a 2 year old and 4 year old, so I don't make it TOO spicy, but you may want to add more taco seasoning.
- Pour into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir it up, and another 30 seconds if you'd like. Serve with tortilla chips, cut veggies, or on taco night!
Notes
- Optional: Add cooked ground beef to bulk it up and make it a heartier dip if you have company over.
- Go crazy with toppings and mix-ins to personalize it: diced tomatoes, jarred jalapeños, diced red onion, bell pepper, cilantro if you like it (which I don't, sorry!), etc.
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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, if it lasts that long in your house!
- I love using this for a sauce on taco night, to top burrito bowls, as a dip with tortilla chips and sliced veggies, with breakfast burritos, and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupsCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 254IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.2mg
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