The Creamiest Cottage Cheese Queso Dip (Made in 5 Minutes)
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!
Servings 1 cup queso
Ingredients
- 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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- More topping ideas: Pickled jalapenos, tortilla strips, crumbled queso fresco, or a dollop of Greek yogurt would all be tasty!
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