Description
High protein cottage cheese queso is a creamy and flavorful dip perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and nutritional yeast (if using). Blend again until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve as is, or top with chopped green onions or salsa. Enjoy with tortilla chips, veggies, protein chips, or by the spoonful!
Notes
- This dip can be customized with your favorite spices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and microwaving
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese, queso, dip, appetizer