Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe | Healthy Creamy Dip

This easy Cottage Cheese Queso recipe is perfect for pairing with your favorite tortilla chips or fresh veggies! The creamy texture of this healthy queso dip will have you second-guessing the no-double dipping rule.

cottage cheese queso in bowl close up surrounded by cucumber spears and sliced peppers

The next time you’re craving a recipe with simple ingredients, you must try this one. It is a delicious dip, and cottage cheese is a great way to sneak in more protein with each bite.

This simple cottage cheese queso dip is perfect for game day and a healthier option than any other traditional queso recipe.

If you’re a fan of easy dip recipes, be sure to try my Jalapeno Popper Dip as well as this Cilantro Lime Pesto Mayo, Dip, & Dressing. Both are a must!

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Ingredients

Cottage cheese – Use your favorite brand of cottage cheese for this simple dip. I prefer to use full-fat cottage cheese but low-fat cottage cheese should work.
Cheddar cheese – You can use pre-shredded cheese or shred your own.
Diced tomatoes – Drain the juice well before adding or the dip will be thin.
Green chiles – Drain the juice before adding.
Onion powder – This adds so much flavor.
Garlic powder – Great for enhancing the taste of this cheesy dip.
Salt – For flavor. You can season to taste.
Black pepper – Add as much or as little as you like.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Queso

Step One: Add all the ingredients into a small saucepan.

Step Two: Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Do this until the cheese melts.

Step Three: You can puree with an immersion blender if you want to. Or transfer to a food processor. This is optional.

Step Four: Put the cottage cheese dip into a serving bowl and enjoy.

Top Tip💡

Adding high-protein cottage cheese is a simple way to create a tasty dip. Make sure that you pair the blended cottage cheese with sliced carrots, or celery sticks for added nutritional value.

Substitutions

Shredded cheese – Opt for other fun flavors like Mexican blend cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese.

Variations

Add spice – This has a mild flavor as written, for a kick add some hot sauce. You can also season with taco seasoning.
Rotel tomatoes – You can add rotel to the dip in place of the separate cans of tomatoes and green chilies.
Fresh garlic – Add some fresh garlic for a pop of flavor. Cook it in the saucepan with a bit of oil before adding the other ingredients.

See this Bacon Cottage Cheese Dip for another simple and easy snack!

cottage cheese queso in bowl surrounded by cucumber spears and sliced peppers

Equipment

To make this healthy dip, you need a saucepan, dip bowl, and (optional) immersion blender.

Storage

This dip is a great addition to make and eat right away. If you need to store it for later, let it cool, add it to an airtight container, and keep it in the fridge. Make sure that you reheat fully before serving.

As the dip cools, it will separate some, so reheat and stir.

I don’t recommend freezing this dip recipe. If you do try and freeze this cottage cheese dip, it will likely cause everything to separate from one another and have a grainy and different texture once it is thawed.

If you find that you have leftover queso, use it as toppings for tacos, burritos, and more. There are plenty of ways that you can use this flavor to enhance other dishes.

hand dipping a cucumber spear in the dip

Common Questions

What do I serve with this dip?

That’s the best part! You can serve with mini bell peppers, raw veggies, or even pair this high protein cottage cheese queso with tortilla chips and crackers. It’s also a great addition to burrito bowls and tacos as well. The options are endless on how you can use this dip!

Can I add a block of cheese instead of shredded cheese?

Nope, for the consistency needed to make this dip, you need to use shredded cheese. You can shred the block of cheese by hand and add it that way!

Can I add cream cheese?

There’s really no need to add cream cheese to this dip recipe because that is what the blend of cottage cheese is there for. Once the cottage cheese is mixed, it provides a nice and creamy texture to the dish – with the added protein!

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