Cottage cheese queso is a creamy and healthy high protein, gluten free alternative to traditional queso. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and perfect for snacks, appetizers, or game day. Learn how to make it in 5 minutes and enjoy its health benefits.
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How to Make Cottage Cheese Queso
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese (2% fat)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup milk (or more if necessary; almond milk works well)
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Optional toppings: diced tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion
Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions:
Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. If needed, add a splash of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and any additional milk to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined and smooth.
Microwave: Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds todling. Continue in 30-second increments until the cheese is fully melted and the queso is smooth and creamy.
Top and Serve: Pour the queso into a serving bowl, top with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and red onion if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Substitutions and Additions:
- Cheese Variations: Use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend instead of cheddar for different flavor profiles.
- Spice Levels: Adjust the amount of taco seasoning or add diced jalapeños for more heat.
- Add-ins: Incorporate diced cooked sausage, black beans, or corn for added texture and flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Blending: Ensure the cottage cheese is smooth to avoid lumps.
- Heating: Stir frequently while microwaving to prevent the cheese from curdling.
- Consistency: Add more milk if the queso is too thick, or more cheese if it’s too thin.
Serving Ideas
- Dip with Chips: Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or crackers.
- Toppings: Use as a topping for baked potatoes, nachos, or tacos.
- Veggies: Enjoy with fresh vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, or cucumber slices.
Storage:
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When reheating, add a splash of milk and stir until smooth.
- Freezing: Not recommended as texture may change.
FAQs
No, it’s best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated.
Yes, adjust the spice level accordingly
Yes, this Cottage Cheese Qo recipe is gluten-free as long as all ingredients used are gluten-free
You can use a food processor or an immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
Stir the queso every 20-30 seconds while microwaving to prevent curdling.
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📖 Recipe
cottage cheese queso
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese 2% fat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk or more if necessary; almond milk works well
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- Optional toppings: diced tomato jalapeño, cilantro, red onion
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. If needed, add a splash of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and any additional milk to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Microwave: Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds todling. Continue in 30-second increments until the cheese is fully melted and the queso is smooth and creamy.
- Top and Serve: Pour the queso into a serving bowl, top with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and red onion if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Blending: Ensure the cottage cheese is smooth to avoid lumps.
- Heating: Stir frequently while microwaving to prevent the cheese from curdling.
- Consistency: Add more milk if the queso is too thick, or more cheese if it’s too thin.
