Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Queso is a quick and easy creamy cheese dip made by blending cottage cheese with cheddar and taco seasoning, then heating it until smooth. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips and customizable with fresh toppings like pico de gallo or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 1 cup of queso, serving about 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
Optional Garnishes
- Pico de gallo
- Salsa
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add the cottage cheese to a blender, preferably a single-serve blender, and blend until smooth, creating a creamy base for the queso.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and taco seasoning evenly over the top.
- Initial Microwave Heating: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute to begin melting the cheeses and infusing flavors.
- Stir and Continue Heating: Stir the mixture well, then return it to the microwave. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, stir again, and repeat this process of heating for 30 seconds followed by stirring until the queso becomes smooth and fully melted. This will take about 2 minutes in total depending on your microwave’s power.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Optionally garnish the warm queso with pico de gallo, salsa, or fresh cilantro to add freshness and flavor, then serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- The blending step ensures a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Microwave times may vary, so keep a close eye to prevent overheating or drying out.
- Feel free to adjust taco seasoning amount based on taste preference.
- Use full-fat or reduced-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary needs.
- Garnishes add freshness and can be customized or omitted.
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