Cottage Cheese Queso
This cottage cheese queso is creamy, high-protein, and ready in 5 minutes. Made in a blender with taco seasoning and melted cheese, it’s a lighter twist on classic queso.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (4% small curd is best)
- ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: Diced tomatoes, diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, crumbled chorizo
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, milk, and taco seasoning to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer it to a medium microwave-safe bowl and stir in the shredded cheese.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave again for 30 seconds. Continue warming and stirring in 30-second intervals until completely smooth.
- Garnish with desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
If the mixture becomes too thick, stir in a splash of milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 0.1mg