Cottage Cheese Queso
This three-ingredient recipe takes only five minutes to make!
This three-ingredient Cottage Cheese Queso takes five minutes to make! It’s a creamy, cheesy high-protein snack or appetizer that satisfies on all levels.
I love finding ways to add more protein to popular dishes that not only make them more delicious, but more nutritious. Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and so much protein. The best part is it takes minutes to make. Just blend and microwave for the perfect last-minute cheesy dip or snack.
You only need cottage cheese, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.
I love to make it with sliced carrots and celery during the day for lunch or high-protein snack. I make homemade baked tortilla chips when I serve it as an appetizer!
Looking for a lactose-free option? Transform this recipe by using lactose-free cottage cheese and a hard type of shredded cheese, like Cheddar or Monterey Jack, which are naturally low in lactose.
Other tasty cottage cheese recipes I love: Cottage Cheese Bagels made using just flour, cottage cheese and eggs, and Cottage Cheese Toast with avocado, cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of hot honey. Try Whipped Cottage Cheese, too, for a simple, healthy snack!
Cottage Cheese Queso
- 3 minutes
- 2 minutes
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese, full fat or fat-free
- 3/4 cup freshly shredded Mexican cheese or Colby jack cheese
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
- For toppings: cilantro, red onion, Pico de Gallo, pickled jalapeño, extra shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes or green chiles.
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese and taco seasoning to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add to a microwave safe bowl and stir in the shredded cheese. Microwave in 30-second increments, stopping to stir between each, until the mixture is melted and smooth. This takes about 60 seconds. Be careful not to over-cook.
- Top the queso with cilantro, red onion, or your favorite Mexican toppings. Serve with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or on the stove until warmed through.
