Cottage cheese queso gives you all the creamy, melty, cheesy goodness of traditional queso while packing in so much extra protein! You won’t believe how close it tastes to the real thing.
If you have seen the viral TikTok recipe for cottage cheese queso, you’ve got to try my version. It’s made with simple ingredients and comes together in just minutes!
Enjoy it on game day, serve it at parties or just keep it on hand as a super-satisfying high protein snack.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Taco seasoning
- Rotel
How to Make Cottage Cheese Queso
Whip the Cottage Cheese
Use a food processor, high speed blender or immersion blender to whip the cottage cheese until it’s completely smooth.
Combine Everything on the Stove
In a medium saucepan, combine the whipped cottage cheese, grated cheddar, taco seasoning and can of Rotel (you don’t need to drain it).
Set the saucepan over low heat and gently stir the ingredients together until the cheese melts and the queso is smooth. It’s that simple!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this cheesy dip the same way you’d enjoy regular queso! Here are some of my favorite ways:
- As a dip for crispy tortilla chips. Grab your favorite store bought chips or try my homemade recipe for a fun upgrade.
- Serve with sliced fresh veggies to keep the carbs low.
- Drizzle over burrito bowls.
- Spooned onto tacos, nachos, or baked potatoes. Yummm.
Variations
1. Turn up the Heat. For a spicy queso, add diced jalapeños, hot sauce or extra taco seasoning for more heat.
2. Cheese Swap. Try using pepper jack cheese or a Mexican blend cheese as alternatives to cheddar.
3. Try some Mix-Ins. Stir in black beans, corn or sautéed bell peppers after blending.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover queso in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat it in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between intervals, until it reaches the desired temperature. You can also reheat it gently on the stovetop over low heat.
In either method, a splash of extra milk will help restore the creamy consistency.
Helpful Tips for the Best Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. No chunks!
- Shred your cheese by hand instead of using pre-shredded cheese. It will melt much smoother.
- Don’t rush the melting process. Slow heating gives the best result!
When you make this cottage cheese queso dip, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a star rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy!
For more cottage cheese recipes, try these:
- High Protein Cottage Cheese Omelet with Spinach
- Protein Packed Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
- Easy Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
Cottage Cheese Queso
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 10 oz. can Rotel
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese into a food processor and whip until very smooth.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the whipped cottage cheese, grated cheddar cheese, taco seasoning and Rotel.
- Stir until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick. Serve warm.
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