High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso
This easy, high protein queso dip is a healthier alternative to traditional cheese dip. Made with simple ingredients, it’s creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein!
Equipment
- Food processor or immersion blender
- small saucepan
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup milk optional for a thinner consistency
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 oz diced green chilies optional
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or with an immersion blender until completely smooth.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the butter and milk (if using).
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the diced green chilies for extra flavor, if using.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a topping for burrito bowls.
Notes
Storage Tips:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl in short increments, stirring in between, until warmed through.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl in short increments, stirring in between, until warmed through.
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