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If you’ve been side-eyeing cottage cheese on the internet lately, this recipe is about to change your mind! This viral cottage cheese queso dip blends up silky smooth, heats in minutes, and somehow tastes like real, cheesy queso – not diet food. It’s high-protein, wildly easy, and perfect for dipping, drizzling, or eating straight off a spoon.
One of the easiest cottage cheese recipes ever!
I’ve found some truly delicious recipes via social media the past few years and this one is BY FAR one of my favorites! I love that cottage cheese is having a moment because I’ve always really liked it.
There have been a lot of cottage cheese recipes popping up lately and the idea to BLEND cottage cheese is brilliant. There’s so much you can do with it and I love that. Once blended, it has a similar consistency and taste to whipped ricotta!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s high-protein thanks to the cottage cheese
- Only 3 main ingredients
- Ready in under 5 minutes
- Blends completely smooth – no cottage cheese texture
- Perfect for chips, veggies, tacos, burrito bowls, or nachos
Simple ingredients needed
This queso is ridiculously easy and has just THREE ingredients in it:
- Cottage cheese – The secret to a high-protein, ultra-creamy queso without heavy cream. Full-fat works best for flavor and texture.
- Cheddar cheese – Adds that classic queso flavor. Sharp cheddar gives the most punch, but mild works too. Pepper jack cheese would also be delicious although I haven’t tried it yet.
- Taco seasoning – Brings all the Tex-Mex flavor in one step. Use store-bought or homemade.
- Salt – Optional, but helpful depending on your taco seasoning and cheese.
How to make this cottage cheese dip
Making the queso is SUPER EASY!
Simple add all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. I sometimes need to add a splash of milk into my blender depending on the consistency of the cottage cheese.
Once blended, simply pour it into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for a minute, stirring every 20 seconds to avoid curdling. AND THAT’S IT – it has a deliciously creamy texture!! Grab your tortilla chips and get dipping :)
Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
It has 115 calories per serving (my recipe makes 4 servings) AND 11 grams of protein! Which is great for a simple snack.
Recipe Tips
- Blend longer than you think – total smoothness is key here!
- Add a splash of water or milk if your queso feels too thick after blending.
- Microwave in short bursts and stir every 15 seconds to prevent curdling.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a squeeze of lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! Once blended and heated, it tastes like a creamy queso with zero cottage cheese tang.
Yes – gently heat it on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly.
Absolutely! Monterey Jack or a cheddar-jack blend both work well.
Cottage Cheese “Queso”
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded*
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- salt as needed
Instructions
- In a blender or food process (this can also be done in a bowl with an immersion blender), add in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and taco seasoning.1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Blend until creamy and no lumps remain. I needed to add about a tablespoon of water to thin my out a little.
- Pour into a bowl and microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between. I microwaved mine for about a minute total. You want to stir in between though to avoid the cheese curdling. Season with salt as desired and enjoy!salt as needed
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I have been looking for an easy queso ! What would you suggest i use as i do not have a microwave? thank you so much!
This is absolutely amazing! Thank you for such a fantastic recipe!