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COTTAGE CHEESE QUESO

This creamy Cottage Cheese Queso is the ultimate high-protein, guilt-free game day dip! Packed with flavour, easy to make, and secretly healthy—it's a must-try!
Course Appetizer, Sauce, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cottage cheese, cottage cheese dip, cottage cheese queso, cottage cheese queso dip, Dip, game day food, game day snacks, healthy dip recipes, healthy food, healthy snacks, high protein, high protein dip, queso, queso dip, queso with cottage cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 164kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or any cheese you prefer) shredded
  • ½ cup Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • ½ cup Diced Green Chilies (canned, or fresh if you’re feeling bold)
  • ¼ cup Red Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro chopped, optional, for garnish
  • ¼ cup Low-Fat Milk (or any milk you prefer) (or more for desired consistency)

Instructions

  • In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. This step is key for that creamy, dip-worthy texture!
    smooth and creamy blended cottage cheese in a food processor with a spoon
  • In a medium skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and garlic until they’re soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
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  • Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to bring out those bold flavours.
    veggies sauteing in a skillet
  • Reduce the heat to low, and slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts into the sauce, creating a velvety smooth base.
    diced tomatoes in a cheese/bean sauce in a skillet
  • Stir in the blended cottage cheese and add milk a little at a time until the queso reaches your desired thickness. You can add more milk if you want it extra creamy.
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  • Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or spices if you like it extra kickin'!
    creamy queso in a skillet
  • OPTIONAL STEP: If you still find your cottage cheese queso a little bit grainy/chunky, feel free to add it back to the food processor and blend it again!
    smooth orange sauce in a bowl
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavour and serve warm with tortilla chips, veggies, or even over tacos!
    cottage cheese queso dip with fresh chopped cilantro

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Notes

For an extra boost of flavour and an added kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or jalapeños for heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 0.4mg