Description
Cottage Cheese Queso is a delightful twist on the classic cheese dip, offering a creamy and flavorful experience without the guilt. With just three main ingredients, this easy-to-make queso brings together the richness of cottage cheese, the sharpness of cheddar, and a zesty kick from taco seasoning. Perfect for movie nights or casual get-togethers, it’s not just a dip—it’s a memory-maker that can be garnished with fresh pico de gallo or drizzled with salsa for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Blend one cup of cottage cheese until smooth.
- Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and mix in half a cup of shredded cheddar and half a teaspoon of taco seasoning.
- Microwave for one minute; stir well and then continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until fully melted and creamy.
- Optionally, add fresh pico de gallo or salsa before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg