Viral TikTok Cottage Cheese Queso

Today I tried the viral Tiktok cottage cheese queso, and it was honestly pretty tasty. You can definitely tell it’s cottage cheese based, but if you’re looking for a healthier, high protein snack for game day, this is it!

With the Superbowl just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about alllll the game day food. It’s pretty much the only reason I participate, plus the half time show.

But I love coming up with ways to help me stick to my fitness goals while also enjoying myself. When I saw this recipe going viral on social media I had to try it! I made mine with diced green chiles and pepper jack for a mild kick.

What You’ll Need

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

• 2% low fat cottage cheese: I use the Daisy brand.
• Diced green chiles: Mild, medium or hot depending on your preference.
• Taco seasoning: I make my own homemade taco seasoning. Can sub pre-made.
• Pepper jack cheese: Or monterey jack.

How To Make It

1. Blend cottage cheese: In a high speed blender, add cottage cheese, diced green chiles (undrained) and taco seasoning. Blend until smooth. I give it a good few minutes to make sure all the clumps are out.
2. Microwave: Pour mixture into a microwave safe bowl and add the pepper jack cheese. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring vigorously in between. I ended up needed to do about 90 seconds total.
3. Add toppings: If desired, top with tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, etc. Enjoy with veggies, chips, pretzels, whatever you love!

Tips

• Stovetop: You can also warm this up on the stove on low heat, stirring constantly until pepper jack is melted and cheese is warm.
• Don’t over heat!: The cottage cheese will separate if you over heat it. If you’re using the stovetop, be extra careful not to heat too hot, and make sure to not microwave more than 20-30 seconds at a time.
• Blend well: You will likely need to blend the cottage cheese longer than you think. The more thoroughly you blend, the smoother your queso will be.

To Store

Store extra cottage cheese queso in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until warm.

You’ll Also Love

• Easy 7 layer dip with cottage cheese
• Cottage cheese Caesar dressing
• Higher protein cottage cheese Alfredo sauce

As always, be sure to leave and rating and comment down below if you try this viral TIktok cottage cheese queso recipe! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. Enjoy. ♡

Viral Tiktok Cottage Cheese Queso

5 from 1 vote

If you're looking for a healthier, higher protein game day snack, this viral Tiktok cottage cheese queso is a must try.

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Prep Time:8 minutes mins

Cook Time:2 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

• Blender or
• Food processor

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups 2% low fat cottage cheese (339 g)
• 1 4oz can diced green chiles undrained
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 oz pepper jack cheese (56 g) freshly grated, ~3/4 cup

Instructions

• Add cottage cheese, diced green chiles and taco seasoning to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Transfer mixture to a microwave safe bowl, add pepper jack cheese and microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring vigorously between, until cheese is melted. I did a total of 90 seconds.
• Add toppings of choice (tomato, cilantro, jalapeño) and enjoy with tortilla chips, veggies, pretzels, whatever you love!

Notes

• Don’t overheat: If you overheat the cottage cheese, it will separate. Don’t microwave more than 20-30 seconds at a time.
• Stovetop: You can also melt the cheese on the stove on LOW heat, stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
• Blend well: You will likely need to blend the cottage cheese longer than you think. The more thoroughly you blend, the smoother your queso will be.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 13.5g | Fat: 6.1g

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