Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Viral TikTok cottage cheese queso is a nourishing, high protein snack that is creamy and cheesy with cottage cheese, cheese, green chiles and taco seasoned ground beef..
Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles (1can)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- salt and pepper , to taste
For Serving: chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, chopped veggies
Instructions
- Cook: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1/2pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and one can green chiles. Cook and stir until browned. Drain any grease and add 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Blend: In a blender, combine 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese blend, and 1/2 cup water. Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Cook: Pour the cheese mixture in a microwave safe bowl and cook in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. It should be creamy and smooth.
- Combine: Add the hamburger mixture to the cheese and mix, adding salt, if needed. Season to taste.
- Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or chopped veggies.
Notes
Vegetarian option: You can also serve this as a cold dip, and leave out the hamburger. It tastes good with raw veggies.
Storage: This dip is served best immediately, however you can store it in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. This may change the consistency when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 544mg, Potassium: 267mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 313IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 288mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
