Description
A quick and creamy Cottage Cheese Queso that blends the smoothness of cottage cheese with spicy pepper jack and taco seasoning. Perfect for a tasty appetizer served warm with crunchy tortilla chips and customizable with fresh garnishes like tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces 4% cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Optional Garnishes
- Finely diced tomatoes
- Finely diced jalapeños
- Finely diced red onion
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
To Serve
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a high-powered blender or food processor, blend the 4% cottage cheese until it achieves a smooth, creamy consistency, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Heat and Combine: Pour the blended cottage cheese into a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the shredded pepper jack cheese, whole milk, and taco seasoning. Stir constantly to blend all ingredients smoothly and prevent sticking.
- Cook Until Smooth: Continue cooking over low heat, stirring consistently until the mixture is silky and well combined without any cheese clumps.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the queso to a serving bowl. Top with optional finely diced tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender or food processor to ensure a smooth texture.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- Keep the heat low to prevent cheese from burning or separating.
- For a thinner queso, add more milk gradually while heating.
- The dip is best served warm and fresh but can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
