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Jennifer Johnson

Cottage Cheese Queso Dip: A Creamy Recipe to Try!

A creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Queso Dip that's perfect for parties or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies canned
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the cheeses are melted and the dip is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Once heated, remove from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, if using.
  4. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier dip, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
  • Substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a kick of flavor.

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