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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso

Course: Appetizer, Sauces, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 163
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
This cottage cheese queso is a creamy, cheesy dip that’s surprisingly healthy and incredibly easy to make. Blended until smooth and melted with cheddar, cream cheese, and zesty taco seasoning, it delivers all the rich, comforting flavor of traditional queso—without the extra carbs.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon Low Carb Yum taco seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoon water optional if needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons diced green chiles

Instructions

  • Add cottage cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning to a blender. Blend 30–60 seconds until completely smooth. If the sauce is too thick to blend, thin it with 1-2 tablespoons of water.
  • Pour mixture into a small saucepan on low heat. Add shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and diced green chilies. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
  • Pour into a bowl and serve warm!

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Notes

  • 1 serving = ¼ cup
  • Use a cheese block and shred it yourself. The cheese will melt better.
  • Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of water if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 163 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 2.8 g | % Carbs: 6.8 % | % Protein: 21.9 % | % Fat: 71.3 % | SmartPoints: 6
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