Viral Tiktok Cottage Cheese Queso
This 3-ingredient cottage cheese queso recipe takes 5 minutes to make! It's a creamy, cheesy high-protein snack or appetizer that satisfies on all levels.
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Servings: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cottage cheese full fat or fat-free
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup freshly shredded Mexican cheese or Colby jack cheese
- For topping: cilantro, red onion, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño, extra shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, or green chiles.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the cottage cheese and taco seasoning to a blender and blend until smooth.2 cups cottage cheese, 1 Tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
- Add to a microwave safe bowl and stir in the shredded cheese. Microwave in 30-second increments, stopping to stir between each, until the mixture is melted and smooth. This takes about 60 seconds. Be careful not to over cook.3/4 cup freshly shredded Mexican cheese or Colby jack cheese
- Top the queso with cilantro, red onion, or your favorite Mexican toppings. Serve with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or on the stove until wamred through.
Notes
Homemade Taco Seasoning: 2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
*Nutrition information is based on full fat cottage cheese and low-fat cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 571mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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