Description
This creamy cottage cheese queso is a quick and easy dip perfect for satisfying cheesy cravings. Using simple ingredients like cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and chili powder, this recipe blends everything together for a smooth, flavorful queso that’s delicious served warm or at room temperature. Ideal for dipping tortilla chips or adding a cheesy touch to your Tex-Mex dishes.
Ingredients
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided roughly in half)
Liquids and Seasonings
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 1 cup cottage cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese (½ cup), ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Add the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese to the blender and blend again until the mixture is very smooth.
- Serve Chilled or Room Temperature: Transfer the queso to a bowl and serve immediately if you prefer it chilled or at room temperature. The queso will be somewhat thick; if desired, stir in or blend an additional tablespoon or two of water to adjust consistency.
- Heat for Warm Queso (Optional): For warm, gooey queso, place the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments for a total of 40-60 seconds, stirring after each increment until warm and smooth. Alternatively, if your blender has a heating function, you can heat the queso directly in the blender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the queso warm or chilled with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers. Refer to notes below for additional serving ideas.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to keep the queso creamy but lower in fat.
- Adjust chili powder to taste; start with less and add more for extra spice.
- For a thinner consistency, blend in extra water a tablespoon at a time.
- Serve with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or use as a topping for tacos and burritos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- This queso can easily be customized by adding diced jalapeños or a splash of lime juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
