Ingredients
Cheese Dip
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
Optional Garnish
- Pico de gallo
- Salsa
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to a blender (a single-serve blender works well) and blend until the mixture is completely smooth, creating a creamy base for the queso.
- Combine Ingredients in Microwave-Safe Bowl: Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the shredded 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning evenly over the top.
- First Microwave Heating: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute, allowing the cheddar cheese to begin melting and blending with the cottage cheese base.
- Stir and Repeat Heating: Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the queso is smooth and cheeses are fully melted—approximately 2 minutes total depending on your microwave’s power.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Optionally, garnish the queso with pico de gallo, salsa, or fresh cilantro for added flavor and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use a blender to ensure the cottage cheese is very smooth for the best queso texture.
- Microwave cooking times may vary; adjust the heating intervals as needed to avoid overcooking or curdling.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding more taco seasoning or chili powder for extra heat.
- This dip is best served warm and fresh but can be gently reheated if needed.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the cottage cheese and cheddar with plant-based cheeses.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Mexican
