This easy and flavorful Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is the perfect cheesy dip for a party or simply to enjoy as a healthy snack. It is great as a side dish.
Gather all Ingredients for this Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Cottage cheese: cottage cheese is a soft, lumpy cheese made from curds that are drained of whey. With its mild flavor and unique texture, it is a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.
- Cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese is a firm and smooth-textured cheese known for its distinctively sharp taste. Made from cow’s milk, it undergoes a maturation process that contributes to its rich flavor.
- Taco seasoning: Taco seasoning is a flavorful blend of spices crafted to add a zesty kick to any Mexican-inspired dishes. Typically combining ingredients like chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. I was using the “McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix”.
- Pico de gallo (for garnish): Pico de Gallo is a vibrant and refreshing condiment from Mexican cuisine. This uncooked salsa is a wonderful mix of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice. The combination of these fresh ingredients creates a burst of flavors and textures, with the tomatoes providing juiciness, the onions adding crunch, and the cilantro and lime infusing a zesty brightness.
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish): Cilantro is a vibrant herb with its bright green, feathery leaves and distinctive citrusy flavor.
How to make this Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
- Blend cottage cheese
Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add everything else and cook
Transfer the cottage cheese to a microwave-safe bowl and add the shredded cheddar cheese and taco seasoning. Microwave for 30 second, stir, and microwave 30 second more, until smooth and creamy.
- You are done. Yummy!
Top with pico de gallo and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip: Frequently Asked Questions
I would not recommended to freeze queso dip with cottage cheese as it can change the texture upon thawing.
Add diced jalapeños, hot sauce, or a pinch of cayenne pepper to make it as spicy as you like.
Absolutely! You can prepare the dip in advance and reheat it before serving.
Yes, you can use low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese to make a healthier version of queso dip. Full-fat makes it creamier.
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Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup pico de gallo (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the cottage cheese to a microwave-safe bowl and add the shredded cheddar cheese and taco seasoning. Microwave for 30 second, stir, and microwave 30 second more, until smooth and creamy.
- Top with pico de gallo and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
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