Cottage Cheese Queso
A creamy, high-protein queso dip made with blended cottage cheese. A healthier, flavorful twist on classic queso.
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese small curd works best
- 1/4 cup milk adjust for desired thickness
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for extra cheesiness
Instructions
- Place cottage cheese in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir continuously as the queso thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- If using shredded cheddar, stir it in until melted.
- Adjust thickness by adding more milk as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with chips, tacos, or veggies.
Notes
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a splash of milk.