This Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is the ultimate way to enjoy a rich, creamy cheese dip without the guilt. It’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and so easy to make. If you are looking for a high-protein snack or just want a healthier dip that doesn’t skimp on flavor, then you have to give this one a try!
The first time I saw this high-protein queso blowing up on TikTok, I knew I had to try making my version. Now, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve whipped it up—it’s that good! It may not be your classic queso, but in my opinion is better as it contains 14 grams of protein per serving.. And here’s the best part—even if you’re not into cottage cheese, you’d never know it’s in there. Blending it makes it unbelievably smooth and creamy, and the added cheese gives a rich, cheesy flavor that’s seriously addicting. Cottage cheese is a total game changer for making dips, and if you haven’t tried it this way yet, you’re definitely in for a surprise!
If you are looking for a high-protein snack to serve with this dip, try the Cottage Cheese Chips.
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🌟 Recipe Highlights
- High Protein: This dip contains 12 grams of protein per serving.
- Silky Smooth Texture: Blending cottage cheese creates that rich, velvety, creamy texture
- Healthier Alternative: Unlike traditional queso, this dip is lower in fat and higher in protein, which makes it a perfect healthier snack.
- Versatile & Customizable. You can easily add any seasonings of choice.
🧀 Ingredients & Substitutes
Cottage Cheese: I recommend using whole milk cottage cheese, like this one from Good Culture, as it is richer in protein and gives the best creamy texture.
Tex-Mex Shredded Cheese: This adds the classic queso flavor. However, you can also use Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. If you want to keep it lower in fat, you can replace the cheese with 3 to 4 tablespoons of Nutritional Yeast.
Taco Seasoning: Enhances the flavor and gives the dip a bit of spice. You can adjust the amount according to your taste.
Toppings (Optional): I like adding finely chopped tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion for extra flavor and freshness. However, this is entirely optional, and you can use any toppings of choice or omit them completely.
Serving Options: Enjoy with tortilla chips, cottage cheese chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
🥣 How to Make This Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Step 1: Blend
Combine cottage cheese, Tex-Mex shredded cheese, and taco seasoning in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Heat
Stovetop (Recommended): Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring frequently, until fully heated. Avoid high heat to prevent separation.
Microwave: Transfer the queso to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until warm. Be careful not to overheat, as this can affect the texture.
Step 3: Serve
Pour the warm queso into a bowl and top with additional shredded cheese or fresh toppings. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
📖 Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over low heat or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently.
Do Not Freeze: Freezing may cause texture changes and separation.
🌱 Recipe Variations
- Spicy Queso: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Cheesy Queso: You can change the cheese for Gouda and blue cheese, for a slightly different cheese flavor. If you opt for this flavor, omit the taco seasoning
- Smoky Flavor: Stir in a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
- Extra Creamy: Mix in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt for a richer texture.
- Herby Queso: Add your favorite fresh herbs, like oregano, thyme, chives, and basil, for a fresh herb flavor.
- Loaded Queso: Top with cooked ground beef or black beans for a heartier dip.
- Quick High-Protein Nachos: Spread some tortilla chips on a plate, then top with ground beef, queso, and extra shredded cheese. Pop them in the air fryer for a few minutes and serve while warm.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Use Whole Milk Cottage Cheese: Whole milk cottage cheese is higher in protein and will give you a creamier texture
- Blend Well: If you want to get that ultra velvety texture, make sure to blend well.
- Heat Slowly: Low and slow heating keeps the queso from separating. If using a microwave, heat in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until warm; be careful not to overheat it as that can affect the texture.
💬 FAQ
Yes! Store in the fridge and reheat slowly on the stove or in the microwave in short bursts to maintain creaminess.
Yes, but the texture may be less creamy. Blending thoroughly helps smooth it out, and adding a little Greek yogurt can improve the consistency.
🥖 Gluten-Free Sides to Serve with this Dip
🔖 More Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
- Cottage Cheese Flatbread
- Cottage Cheese Pizza
Did you make this Cottage Cheese Queso Dip? Tell me about it! Leave a ⭐ REVIEW and COMMENT below
Recipe
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup Tex Mex shredded cheese
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- tortilla chips, crackers or vegetables
Toppings, optional
- finely chopped tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese, tex mex cheese, and taco seasoning in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Stovetop (Recommended): Pour the cottage cheese queso into a small saucepan and warm it over low heat, stirring frequently until heated through. Avoid overheating, as this can cause the queso to separate and lose its smooth, creamy texture.
- Microwave: Transfer the queso to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring between each round, until warm. Important: Microwaving too quickly or for too long can cause separation—heat gradually to keep the queso creamy and smooth.
- Once heated, pour into a bowl or any serving dish of choice and, if desired, sprinkle with extra cheese and toppings. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips, crackers, cottage cheese chips or fresh vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat warm on the stovetop over low heat or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently. I don;t recommend freezing this dip as it cause changing of the texture and separation.
Notes
- Instead of Tex-Mex Cheese, you can also use Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. If you want to keep it lower in fat, you can replace the cheese with 3 to 4 tablespoons of Nutritional Yeast.
- Taco Seasoning: Enhances the flavor and gives the dip a bit of spice. You can adjust the amount according to your taste.
- Toppings (Optional): I like adding finely chopped tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion for extra flavor and freshness. However, this is entirely optional, and you can use any toppings of choice or omit them completely.
- Use Whole Milk Cottage Cheese: Whole milk cottage cheese is higher in protein and will give you a creamier texture
- Blend Well: If you want to get that ultra velvety texture, make sure to blend well.
- Heat Slowly: Low and slow heating keeps the queso from separating. If using a microwave, heat in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until warm. be careful not to overheat it, as that can affect the texture.
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