Cottage Cheese Queso: 4-Ingredient High-Protein Dip Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Queso is a quick, high-protein dip made with just four simple ingredients. Combining creamy cottage cheese, spicy taco seasoning, tangy pickled jalapeños, and melty pepper jack cheese, it’s a flavorful and nutritious alternative to traditional queso. Ready in just 8 minutes, it's perfect for snacking or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Dip Base
- 2 cups cottage cheese*
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning**
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, taco seasoning, and pickled jalapeños to a blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth, pausing every 30 seconds to scrape down the sides. This process should take about 3 minutes to ensure a creamy consistency.
- Heat Mixture: Transfer the blended mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the dip is hot and the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve: Give the queso a good final stir and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. It can also be reheated later as desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pickled jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
- For a smoother dip, make sure to blend long enough until the cottage cheese is completely creamy.
- If you don’t have a microwave, gently heat the queso in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until cheese melts.
- This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for nachos and tacos.
