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A creamy, blended cottage cheese cheese sauce in a saucepan, being stirred until smooth and melted.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso (The Ultimate Healthy Dip)

Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with this High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso. This recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and flavorful dip that's incredibly easy to make and packed with protein. Perfect for healthy snacking!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz full-fat cottage cheese Good quality, full-fat is essential for creaminess.
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Divided.
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning Use your favorite brand.
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles Well-drained.
  • 1 tbsp milk or water Optional, as needed for blending.

Equipment

  • 1 High-speed blender
  • 1 Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar, nutritional yeast, and taco seasoning in a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the well-drained diced tomatoes with green chiles and the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
  3. Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the queso is heated through. Do not boil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: For the smoothest texture, ensure your cottage cheese is blended for at least a full minute in a powerful blender.
Tip 2: Reheat leftovers gently on the stove with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.