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Cottage Cheese Queso (High-Protein)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A creamy, high-protein queso dip packed with fresh veggies and bold spices, perfect for sharing with chips or veggies.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
  • 1 large Roma or plum tomato (diced with juices)
  • 1 large poblano pepper (diced)
  • 0.25 cup diced white onion (about ½ small onion)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1.25 cups cottage cheese (whole or 2%)
  • 0.5-0.75 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 0.25 cup milk (cow's or unsweetened almond or cashew)
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions 

  • Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and set aside.
  • Sauté poblano, onion, and salt in oil until soft and golden, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add diced tomato and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  • Mix spices with sautéed veggies; set aside 2 tbsp for garnish.
  • Combine blended cottage cheese with shredded pepper jack, then stir into the skillet off heat until melted.
  • Pour the mixture into a blender with milk and blend until velvety smooth.

Notes

For a creamier queso, blend with additional milk as needed.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Cheese, Dip, High-Protein