This High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is perfect for snack lovers, game day party-goers, or anyone looking for a healthier twist on traditional queso. Simply blend up 3 ingredients: cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and seasonings. For this recipe, you get to customize the shredded cheese and seasonings too!
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Why you'll love this cottage cheese queso dip
- High in Protein: Thanks to the base of cottage cheese, this dip is packed with protein, making it more filling than your average queso. Each serving of this dip has 10 grams of satisfying protein.
- Super Quick: You can whip this dip up in under 5 minutes-perfect for last-minute gatherings or spontaneous cravings.
- Customizable: Whether you love it spicy, mild, cheesy, or vegan, you can adjust the ingredients to fit your preferences.
Perfect for game day
Roll up to your next football or game day party with this better-for-you cottage cheese dip. If you really want to impress, pair this dip with a football veggie tray! It's sure to be a hit!
Is cottage cheese healthy?
Cottage cheese is a quick and budget-friendly snack that is high in protein, with 12 grams of protein per half cup serving. My favorite ways to enjoy this ingredient is in the trending cottage cheese scrambled eggs or in this 3 ingredient queso dip.
As a dietitian, I'm all about the veggies. So to add an extra nutrition boost, we recommend serving this queso with crunchy veggies like carrots, broccoli, and snap peas for a nutrient-dense snack.
Ingredients you'll need
Nothing beats a high protein dip with only 3 ingredients! Here's what you'll need.
- Cottage cheese: You can use either full-fat or opt for low-fat for a lighter version. Either way, it blends into a smooth base.
- Shredded cheese: Go classic with cheddar, spicy with pepper jack, or use a blend like mexican blend cheese.
- Seasoning: We love using a classic taco seasoning but you could also use fajita seasoning to bring a smoky twist.
Swapping for nutritional yeast
If you're out of shredded cheese or just want to try something new, you can also substitute shredded cheese with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor-just add 2 tablespoons of water for smooth blending.
How to make it
Blend everything together
Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Heat in the microwave
Transfer the dip to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 30 seconds to warm it up. If you don't have a microwave, you can heat in a small pot over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. You can also enjoy the dip cold.
Serve with dippers
Enjoy this healthy cottage cheese queso dip with tortilla chips and fresh veggies like carrots, broccoli, snap peas, and celery.
Recipe tips and tricks
- Serving: This dip pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or even as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.
- Troubleshooting: If the dip is too thick when blending, add a splash of water and try blending again.
- Scaling: Hosting a party? Double or triple the recipe with ease-just make sure you have a large enough blender to handle the volume.
Customize it your way
Like all of my other recipes, this queso dip is completely customizable. You get to choose what cheese and seasonings you want to use.
- Cheese of your choice: Feel free to use cheddar, pepper jack, monterey jack, italian five cheese blend, mexican blend, or a vegan cheese.
- Seasoning of your choice: We mainly recommend something like taco seasoning or fajita seasoning. Feel free to use another seasoning too like an all-purpose seasoning. If you're watching your sodium, feel free to swap for a low sodium or no-salt version of this seasoning.
Can I add toppings to this cottage cheese queso dip?
If you want to make this dip more visually appealing, feel free to top it with ingredients like sliced jalapenos, shredded cheese, or diced tomatoes. It's also great with a sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs like cilantro.
Can I make this cottage cheese queso dip ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare this in advance, then just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a quick stir and reheat before serving.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If it thickens in the fridge, simply stir in a little water or milk before reheating.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 -16 ounce container (2 cups low fat or full fat cottage cheese)
- ⅔ cup shredded cheese of your choice (cheddar, pepper jack, monterey jack, italian five cheese blend, mexican blend, or vegan cheese)
- 1 tablespoon seasoning of your choice (taco seasoning or fajita seasoning)
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and microwave for ~30 seconds before enjoying.
- Enjoy with tortilla chips or veggies like carrots, broccoli, snap peas, and celery.
Notes
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