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If you’ve been side-eyeing cottage cheese on the internet lately, this viral tiktok 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! It’s high-protein, wildly easy, and perfect for dipping, drizzling, or eating straight off a spoon.
Love a easy dip recipe? You need to try our Homemade Pico de gallo as well as our High Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch AND our Whipped Ricotta Cheese Dip!
You’re gonna love this easy cottage cheese queso!
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 and is an even healthier option!
I’ll make this on a random Tuesday because I’m truly obsessed but it’s also great for game day, taco night, or any gathering where people love cheese :)
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Queso Dip
- A high-protein snack thanks to the cottage cheese
- Only 3 main ingredients
- Ready in under 5 minutes
- Blends completely smooth – no cottage cheese texture
- A simple, healthy dip
Simple ingredients needed
The THREE ingredients for this cottage cheese queso recipe are listed fully down in the recipe card but let’s briefly go over the pantry staples needed including a few substitutions you can make as desired!
- Cottage cheese – The secret to a high-protein, ultra-creamy queso without heavy cream. Full-fat cottage cheese works best for flavor and texture but low-fat cottage cheese can also be used.
- Cheddar cheese – Adds that classic queso flavor. Sharp cheddar gives the most punch, but mild works too. Pepper jack cheese or a Mexican blend cheese would also be delicious although I haven’t tried it yet. Pre-shredded cheese or fresh work great!
- 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.
- Optional add-ins – I like to keep it simple but some other adds in that would be great include nutritional yeast (great way to boost protein), green chilies, extra garlic powder or even fresh garlic, diced jalapeno or onion.
How to make this cottage cheese dip
Just a reminder that you can find the FULL written high protein cottage cheese queso recipe down in the recipe card, but I want to quickly go over how to make them with visuals for you :)
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 favorite tortilla chips and get dipping :) It’s also delicious with fresh veggies such as carrot sticks, celery, or mini bell peppers.
Store any leftover queso 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!