Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon low sodium taco seasoning (see notes)
- ¼ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos (about 2 slices)
- 1 tablespoon water (if needed for blending)
Toppings
- Pico de gallo (chopped tomatoes, peppers, onion)
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, low sodium taco seasoning, shredded pepper jack cheese, and pickled jalapenos into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add 1 tablespoon of water to help.
- Heat the Queso: Pour the blended mixture into a microwave-safe dish. Microwave in 30-second increments for a total of 1 minute or until the queso is warm, stirring well after heating.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from the microwave and stir to combine. Top with pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, peppers or onions, and fresh cilantro as desired. Serve immediately with chips or vegetables.
Notes
- For homemade taco seasoning, mix: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano.
- Pepper jack cheese may be substituted with standard cheddar cheese; add a pinch of additional chili powder to increase spiciness.
- Using freshly diced jalapenos instead of pickled requires only ½ tablespoon, ensuring seeds are removed to reduce heat.
- If the dip begins to separate when microwaving, reduce microwave power or heat in 15-second intervals to prevent overheating.
- Shredding your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded cheese helps with better melting consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Sauces and Dips, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
