Cottage Cheese Queso
Creamy cottage cheese queso blended smooth with melted cheese—high protein, easy to make, and perfect for dipping!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese (I used Good Culture)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons milk (any kind you like)
- 1/2 cup drained Rotel (diced tomatoes in green chiles)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Steps
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In a high powered blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cheddar cheese, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed—this make take a few minutes. If not do not have a high powered blender, do not add the cheddar at his point in the recipe.
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Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Add the cheddar cheese (if you didn't already blend it in) and the Rotel. Microwave for 30-seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second bursts, checking and stirring, just until the queso is warmed through and creamy. DO NOT overheat, or the queso may curdle (if it does curdle, you can try to salvage it by adding a little more milk and some fresh cheese, then continue to heat it gently and stir).
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Dip with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (50% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| chili powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| ground cumin | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 175 |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 0.5 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 20.912 |
| milk | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| drained Rotel | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| Tortilla chips | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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