Cottage Cheese Queso is made with just 3 main ingredients! This viral recipe comes together quickly and easily using a blender and the stovetop, and is flavored with taco seasoning and cheddar. Pair it with tortilla chips, crudité, and more for an easy dip everyone will love.

This Cottage Cheese Queso is one of those quick dips that instantly makes any meal feel a little more fun. It blends together in seconds and melts into a smooth, creamy queso flavored with taco seasoning and cheddar. I love serving it with tortilla chips, but it’s also the perfect cheesy addition to recipes like my Sheet Pan Nachos, where you can drizzle it over the top for an extra layer of flavor.

It also pairs perfectly with some of my favorite taco night recipes on the blog. Spoon it over Chicken Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, or my viral Big Mac Tacos for a creamy queso topping, or serve it on the side with my Freezer Burritos or Air Fryer French Fries for dipping when you’re reheating them during the week. It’s an easy way to elevate taco night or add something extra to a casual snack spread.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Queso

Add the cottage cheese, taco seasoning, and ¼ cup of water to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Add the mixture to a saucepan over medium-low heat and mix in the shredded cheese. Continue to stir until fully melted.

Taste your cottage cheese queso dip and season if needed. Garnish with pico de gallo and cilantro if you’d like, serve warm, and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

• For the creamiest texture, make sure to blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. If you see any lumps or chunks that got left behind… keep on blendin’!
• Low heat is best for melting: Keep the heat on medium-low to melt the cheese, otherwise, you may burn your cottage cheese queso! Stir frequently too, to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Experiment with seasonings: The added taco seasoning goes a long way, but you can absolutely add others if you’d like. Cayenne pepper is perfect for my spicy peeps, or add a sprinkle of cumin for an earthier flavor.
• More topping ideas: Pickled jalapenos, tortilla strips, crumbled queso fresco, or a dollop of Greek yogurt would all be tasty!

How to Serve and Store Cottage Cheese Queso Dip

Serve queso while it’s ooey, gooey, and warm alongside your favorite dippers. Tortilla chips are a classic, but this dip also goes well with carrot or celery sticks, air fryer french fries, or my soft pretzel bites!

Store any leftover cottage cheese queso in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. I recommend reheating it over medium-low on the stovetop to prevent it from burning. Note that its texture will likely change slightly when reheated. You could also microwave it for a minute or so if you’re in a pinch!

Other Recipes You May Like:

• Healthy Corn Dip
• Fried Pickle Dip
• Bread Dipping Oil
• Whipped Eggplant Dip (Elephanté Copycat)

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The Creamiest Cottage Cheese Queso Dip (Made in 5 Minutes)

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Hannah Kling

Cottage Cheese Queso is made with just 3 main ingredients! This viral recipe comes together quickly and easily using a blender and the stovetop, and is flavored with taco seasoning and cheddar. Pair it with tortilla chips, crudité, and more!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cup queso

Ingredients  

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• 16 oz full fat cottage cheese (I used Good Culture)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese from a block (shredded)
• 2 tsp taco seasoning (I used Siete Mild)
• ¼ cup water
• Garnish with pico de gallo if preferred

Instructions

• Add the cottage cheese, taco seasoning, and ¼ cup of water to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. About 30 seconds.
• Add the mixture to a saucepan over medium-low heat and mix in the freshly shredded cheese. Continue to stir until fully melted.
• Taste your cottage cheese queso dip and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with pico de gallo and cilantro if you’d like, serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

• • For the creamiest texture, make sure to blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. If you see any lumps or chunks that got left behind… keep on blendin’!
  • Use a food processor to grate the cheese, this takes a few seconds and is much quicker than using a traditional cheese grater.

• • Low heat is best for melting: Keep the heat on medium-low to melt the cheese, otherwise, you may burn your cottage cheese queso! Stir frequently too, to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

• • Experiment with seasonings: The added taco seasoning goes a long way, but you can absolutely add others if you’d like. Cayenne pepper is perfect for my spicy peeps, or add a sprinkle of cumin for an earthier flavor.

• • More topping ideas: Pickled jalapenos, tortilla strips, crumbled queso fresco, or a dollop of Greek yogurt would all be tasty!

 

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