High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe

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prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
servings: 8
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe

Warm, creamy and spicy - this Mexican Queso Sauce with Cabot Cottage Cheese is the best! Cook this up to add to your tailgate essential list on game day or for a cozy winter appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 1 container Cabot Cottage Cheese (1 pound, full fat)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 cup Cabot 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded cheese

  • Chili flakes and dried (or fresh) cilantro for garnish

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Serving Size:

1/8 recipe - dip only

amount per serving

CALORIES

110

% Daily Value

fat

7g

11%

saturated fat

4g

20%

cholesterol

20millig

7%

sodium

580millig

24%

carbs

3g

1%

fiber

0g

0%

sugar

2g

protein

10g

calcium

149millig

15%

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Directions

  1. MIX first five ingredients together in a microwavable bowl.

  2. MICROWAVE 1 - 3 minutes depending on microwave power, stirring occasionally until heated through.

  3. BLEND microwaved sauce for a smoother texture, if desired.

  4. GARNISH with dried chili flakes and dried (or fresh chopped) cilantro.

  5. SERVE with tortilla chips or sliced veggies.

Tags:Recipe, Dips Spreads & Dressings, Mexican, Game Day, Appetizers, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Carb, Keto, Kid Friendly

Recipe Note

Add in some cooked ground beef or chorizo for extra flavor as well as protein.

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Warm, creamy and spicy - this Mexican Queso Sauce with Cabot Cottage Cheese is the best! Cook this up to add to your tailgate essential list on game day or for a cozy winter appetizer.

Directions

  1. MIX first five ingredients together in a microwavable bowl.

  2. MICROWAVE 1 - 3 minutes depending on microwave power, stirring occasionally until heated through.

  3. BLEND microwaved sauce for a smoother texture, if desired.

  4. GARNISH with dried chili flakes and dried (or fresh chopped) cilantro.

  5. SERVE with tortilla chips or sliced veggies.

Tags:Recipe, Dips Spreads & Dressings, Mexican, Game Day, Appetizers, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Carb, Keto, Kid Friendly

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