Description
Cottage Cheese Queso is a creamy, protein-packed dip blending cottage cheese with warm spices and fresh herbs for a healthy, satisfying snack. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or topping, it’s quick to make and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (well drained)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese to ensure a thick, creamy consistency. Finely chop fresh cilantro and jalapeño (if using) to release their flavors.
- Blend the Base: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth but with a bit of texture. This ensures the queso is creamy and easy to dip but still has a pleasant bite.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors evenly throughout the queso.
- Incorporate Fresh Ingredients: Fold in the chopped cilantro and jalapeño for a fresh and spicy element. Adjust seasoning as needed for your preferred taste profile.
- Chill and Serve: For best results, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the queso to firm up slightly, making it perfect for dipping or spreading.
Notes
- Use high-quality cottage cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Blend longer for a creamier queso or leave some curds for added texture.
- Adjust jalapeño amount to control the spice level.
- Always use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Keep the queso chilled until ready to serve to maintain its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg