Description
This Cottage Cheese Queso is a quick and high-protein dip made with just four ingredients. Creamy cottage cheese is blended smoothly with taco seasoning and pickled jalapeños, then combined with shredded pepper jack cheese and warmed until melty. Perfect for serving immediately with tortilla chips, this dip delivers bold flavor and protein-packed goodness in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add 2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeños into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is very smooth, pausing every 30 seconds to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending. This process should take about 3 minutes.
- Heat and Combine Cheese: Transfer the smooth blend into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the cheese is hot and fully melted, creating a creamy queso.
- Serve Immediately: Stir the queso well before serving. Enjoy it warm immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. For reheating, gentle microwave warming is recommended.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pickled jalapeños to control the dip’s spiciness.
- Using full-fat cottage cheese will yield a creamier texture.
- Stir the dip well after microwaving to ensure even melting of the pepper jack cheese.
- Microwave reheat in short intervals to avoid overheating or separation.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
