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A tortilla chip dipping into a bowl of creamy Cottage Cheese Queso with diced tomatoes and cilantro.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso

Cottage Cheese Queso is a smooth and flavorful cheese dip that delivers classic queso taste with a protein boost. Blended cottage cheese creates a rich, creamy texture while cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and spices add bold flavor. It comes together in minutes and works as a dip, taco topping, or sauce for burrito bowls and roasted vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • blender
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Add the cottage cheese to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
  2. Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Stir in the cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  4. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the queso is smooth and creamy.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
  6. Serve warm with vegetables, whole grain tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or grain bowls.

Notes

If the queso thickens as it cools, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.