Description
This Viral TikTok Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is a creamy, flavorful, and healthier twist on traditional queso dip. Made with cottage cheese and seasoned with low-sodium taco seasoning, this cheesy dip melts smoothly and is perfect for serving with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Easily customizable with fresh toppings, it’s a quick, delicious snack or appetizer to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full fat or fat-free)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup freshly shredded Mexican cheese blend or Colby Jack cheese
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Pico de gallo
- Pickled jalapeños
- Extra shredded cheese
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Green chiles
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Taco Seasoning: Add the cottage cheese and low-sodium taco seasoning to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for the perfect queso texture.
- Heat and Melt Cheese: Transfer the blended mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the freshly shredded Mexican or Colby Jack cheese. Microwave the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval, until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth. This usually takes about 60 seconds. Be careful to not overcook to avoid curdling.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Top the warm queso dip with your choice of fresh toppings such as cilantro, diced red onion, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, extra shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, or green chiles. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftover queso dip in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave, oven, or stovetop until warmed through before serving again.
Notes
- You can use full-fat or fat-free cottage cheese depending on your preference for creaminess and calorie content.
- Low-sodium taco seasoning helps control salt levels but you can use regular taco seasoning if preferred.
- Freshly shredding the cheese helps it melt more smoothly in the dip.
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the dip before heating.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, sliced bell peppers, cucumber slices, or carrot sticks.
- Ensure not to overheat the dip as it can separate and become grainy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and microwaving
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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