Viral 5-Minute High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Make a creamy, cheesy, high-protein queso dip in five minutes using a blender. This recipe mimics traditional queso flavor while offering a healthier, protein-packed alternative perfect for dipping or topping.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blender/Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup salsa or Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salsa or Rotel, taco seasoning, and cumin (if using) into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the blended mixture into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until the queso is heated through and slightly looser.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos or nachos.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, use a powerful blender. If you do not have one, you may need to heat the mixture on the stovetop over low heat after blending to ensure the cheese fully melts.
- Adjust the amount of salsa or Rotel to control the spice level and liquid content.
- This dip is excellent served warm but will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 20