Description
A high-protein, ultra-creamy queso-style dip with bold flavor and zero guilt—ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Red onion (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, milk, and spices to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and queso-like.
- Transfer to a saucepan and warm gently over low heat.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Finish with lime juice and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with red onion, cilantro, and a dusting of paprika.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Adjust spices according to taste.
- Can be served with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and warming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg