Appetizers
Cottage Cheese Queso
Description
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso is the in-your-dreams version of the infamous ’90s Rotel/Velveeta dip that’s actually good for you. lf you love queso but wish it could be better-for-you, this will be your new favorite dip recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese I used Good Culture
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons milk any kind you like
- ½ cup drained Rotel diced tomatoes in green chiles
- Tortilla chips for serving
Directions
- In a high powered blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cheddar cheese, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed—this make take a few minutes. If not do not have a high powered blender, do not add the cheddar at his point in the recipe.
- Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Add the cheddar cheese (if you didn’t already blend it in) and the Rotel. Microwave for 30-seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second bursts, checking and stirring, just until the queso is warmed through and creamy. DO NOT overheat, or the queso may curdle (if it does curdle, you can try to salvage it by adding a little more milk and some fresh cheese, then continue to heat it gently and stir).
- Dip with tortilla chips and enjoy!
