If you’re looking for a quick snack to balance the heat of summer and the comfort of fall, try this high-protein Cottage Cheese Queso Dip. It’s perfect for your last patio get-together of the season or a game day get-together. Best of all, this queso dip can be made in just minutes and contains over 28 grams of protein.
Use your favorite dippers – tortilla chips, carrot sticks, cucumber slices are all delicious. If you have leftovers, just wrap them in plastic wrap and reheat them later when you need a snack.
Let’s eat!
High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso
Number of people: 2
material:
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
direction:
- In a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese, taco seasoning, Colby cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Blend until smooth and homogenous.
- Remove mixture from food processor or blender and transfer to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave mixture for 1 minute 30 seconds until hot and melted. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Estimated Nutritional Values per Serving: Calories: 322; Total Fat: 18.5g; Saturated Fat: 11.5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 1,165mg; Carbohydrates: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 1.5g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 28.5g
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