Cottage Cheese Queso
This creamy, high-protein cottage cheese queso comes together in just 8 minutes with four simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese Queso
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended for the creamiest texture; low-fat also works
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded melts more smoothly
- 1 tsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender, food processor, or tall cup for an immersion blender. Blend until completely smooth and silky.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and nutritional yeast if using. Blend again until completely smooth and slightly fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring well between each burst, until warm, melted, and glossy. This usually takes about 1 minute total.
- Let the queso rest for 1 minute to thicken slightly. Add toppings such as chopped green onion, salsa, or extra shredded cheese, then serve warm with tortilla chips, vegetables, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
For stovetop preparation, warm the blended mixture in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and melted. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in short microwave bursts, stirring between each.