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Blue bowl of cottage cheese queso surrounded by tortilla chips.

Cottage Cheese Queso Dip Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

Cottage cheese queso dip is a deliciously creamy protein-rich alternative to the usual queso, perfect with tortilla chips or veggies.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning*

Instructions

  1. Measure the cottage cheese, Monterey jack, and taco seasoning into a food processor or strong blender.
  2. Puree until very smooth, scraping down sides and stirring often. It will take a few minutes.
  3. Optional: If desired, transfer to a medium saucepan. Heat over low heat just until slightly warmed. Transfer to serving bowl immediately to stop the heating and help prevent curdling.

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Notes

*One 1-ounce packet of taco seasoning contains 2 tablespoons. You can use store bought or homemade taco seasoning. Or, you can use the following: 2 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. chili powder, and 1/8 tsp. salt.