Cottage Cheese Queso

A smooth, creamy queso made with blended cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, salsa, and taco seasoning. Serve warm with tortilla chips, vegetables, or drizzle over tacos and nachos.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 8 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Cooking instructions

1. Add the cottage cheese, milk, and lime juice to a blender. Blend for 30 to 60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth. (about 2 min)
2. Pour the blended cottage cheese into a small saucepan. Stir in the cheddar, salsa, and taco seasoning. (about 1 min)
3. Heat over low, stirring constantly, until the cheddar melts and the queso is smooth and creamy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let it boil, or the dairy may separate. (about 7 min) — Low heat
4. Serve warm. If the queso thickens as it stands, stir in 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. (about 1 min)