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High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and delicious dip packed with protein, perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Gather and Prep Your Ingredients: Collect all your ingredients for an efficient cooking process.
  2. Blend the Base: In a bowl or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until creamy or leave it chunky according to preference.
  3. Add Flavor Agents: Mix in nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Taste Test: Adjust seasoning based on your preference by dipping a tortilla chip into the mixture.
  5. Heat It Up: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and warm it over low heat, stirring until bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add Toppings: Stir in any additional ingredients like jalapeños or tomatoes into the dip.
  7. Serve Warm: Pour into a bowl and enjoy with tortilla chips or veggies.

Notes

This dip can be enjoyed warm or cold and works well as a spread or salad addition.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: queso, cottage cheese, high protein snack, creamy dip, healthy appetizer