Description
Cottage Cheese Queso is a creamy, zesty dip that elevates your snacking experience to new heights. Combining the velvety texture of cottage cheese with sharp cheddar, spicy jalapeños, and vibrant diced tomatoes, this dip is perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. It’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its unexpected twist on traditional queso. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for an irresistible treat that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh or pickled jalapeños (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Fold in the diced tomatoes and jalapeños until evenly mixed.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice; mix gently.
- Add the chopped cilantro and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg