Easy Healthy High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso
This cottage cheese queso recipe is a game changer for cheese lovers looking for a healthier option. Made with simple ingredients and packed with around 15 grams of protein per serving, it’s a high protein dip that delivers all the cheesy flavor of traditional queso without the heaviness. Perfect for game day, meal prep, or your next Netflix night snack board.
Equipment
- Cheese grater
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 teasponns taco seasoning
Optional Add Ins After Cooking
- jalapeños or bell peppers diced
- onion skip for easier to digest
- pico de gallo
- black beans or cooked ground beef
Instructions
- Blend the base. In a food processor, blender, or using an immersion blender, combine 1 cup cottage cheese and 2 teaspoon taco seasoning. Blend until smooth.
- Heat and melt. Pour the mixture into a small pot or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and heat on low heat (or in the microwave in 10 second increments) until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth.
- Customize. Optional: stir in diced green chilies, jalapeños, or cooked ground beef for extra flavor.
- Serve it up. Transfer to a serving dish and top with green onion, pico de gallo, or a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips or veggies.
Notes
Expert Tips, Tricks & Favorite Add Ins
- For best results, use full-fat cottage cheese and fresh shredded cheese.
- This makes a great meal prep dip! Store in the fridge and reheat gently when ready to serve.
- Make it spicy with hot sauce, diced jalapeño, or a dash of cayenne.
- A great way to use up leftover queso is to add it to tacos, bowls, or drizzle on roasted veggies.
- Perfect for game day, snacks, or a high-protein snack with raw veggies.
- Stir in diced green chilies, chopped jalapeños or bell peppers, onion, beans or ground beef after heating for even more flavor & texture.
How to Store
Store leftover queso in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. Stir often for a smooth finish. Do not freeze! Tried this recipe?Mention @prettydeliciouslife or tag #PDLrecipes!