Viral 5-Minute High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Dip (No Cook Blender Recipe)
You need this quick, creamy, and high-protein cottage cheese queso dip. This recipe uses a blender for a smooth texture and requires no cooking, making it the perfect easy appetizer or healthy snack hack for game day or Taco Tuesday.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blender/No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices, plus 1 tablespoon brine
- 1/4 cup diced Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), drained
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño slices, jalapeño brine, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. This usually takes about 60 to 90 seconds.
- Taste the queso and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more brine for extra spice or salt if desired.
- Transfer the queso to a serving bowl. You can serve it immediately at room temperature, or microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds if you prefer it warm.
- Serve this high protein dip with tortilla chips, bell pepper strips, or use it as a low guilt nachos topping.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, reduce the amount of jalapeño brine you add.
- If you do not have a high-speed blender, you can use a food processor, but you may need to stop and scrape the sides more often to achieve a smooth consistency.
- This queso is excellent warmed up later; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 25