12gprotein per serving
Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips
95 cal, 40 min
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Smooth, cheesy cottage cheese queso blended with sharp cheddar and diced tomatoes with green chiles. 12 grams of protein per quarter cup.
- 12g protein
- 114 calories
- 8 minutes
- 6 servings
Restaurant queso is mostly processed cheese. This cottage cheese queso blends cottage cheese with real sharp cheddar for a silky, scoopable dip with 12 grams of protein per quarter cup.
Blend, then melt slowly
Blending turns cottage cheese into a smooth base that melts into the cheddar instead of separating. Heat it gently in short bursts, stirring each time.
Serving ideas
- With bell pepper strips, cucumber and jicama for a low-carb snack.
- Drizzled over a chicken burrito bowl.
- Spooned over baked potatoes or steamed broccoli.
Make it a meal dip
Stir in 1/2 lb browned lean ground turkey with taco seasoning for a hearty, high-protein party dip.
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Add the cottage cheese and cheddar to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 45-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
- Stir in the tomatoes with green chiles, cumin and chili powder.
- Serve warm with vegetables or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Stovetop: warm in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. High heat makes it grainy.
- Rewarm leftovers with a splash of milk. Keeps 4 days in the fridge.
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Questions people ask
Why is my cottage cheese queso grainy?
The cottage cheese was not blended smooth or it was heated too fast. Blend first and melt slowly.
Can I use regular cheddar?
Yes. Full-fat cheddar melts a little smoother and adds about 25 calories per serving.
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