Description
Easy Cottage Cheese Queso is a creamy and cheesy dip that elevates any gathering in just 15 minutes. This delightful twist on traditional queso combines smooth cottage cheese with vibrant spices, creating a luscious dip that pairs perfectly with crispy tortilla chips. Whether it’s game night, a party, or a cozy movie marathon, this versatile dish promises to be the star of your snack table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- For extra creaminess, blend half of the mixture until smooth and mix it back with the remaining chunky ingredients.
- Heat the combined mixture in the microwave for about 2 minutes or until warm.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve in a bowl garnished with extra cheddar or cilantro alongside tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Heating
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg