This quick cottage cheese queso dip is made with cottage cheese, hatch chilis, american cheese and hot sauce. It’s a protein packed version of the popular Mexican cheese sauce that’s totally delicious and comes together in under 5 minutes.
What is Cottage Cheese Queso Dip?
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is a swoon-worthy cheesy dip that's flavored with Hatch Green Chilis.
Unlike tradtional queso, this version is made with cottage cheese, chilis, hot sauce and american cheese.
It's packed full of protein while still tasting reminiscent of this classic Mexican cheese dip.
Envision velvety cottage cheese harmonizing with the smoky allure of roasted Hatch chilis.
After microwaving this dip for just a few minutes, a creamy, cheesy delectable dip develops.
It's so good you'll be tempted to spoon it directly into your mouth!
So go on, dip in, and let your senses revel in this cheesy, chili-infused delight!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Cottage Cheese - Cottage Cheese is the star of this dish. I typically use low fat cottage cheese because that's what I have on hand but it's delicious with any fat percentage. The only thing I should warn you is if you use nonfat, it has a tendency to seperate more.
- American Cheese - I'm using Eric Greenspan's New School American cheese but regular american cheese or a lil bit of velveeta also works.
- Green Hatch Chilis - Thes canned chilis just adds so much flavor. If you didn't have a can of hatch chilis, swap it for your favorite salsa.
- Hot sauce - Im using Melinda's Fire Roasted Garlic and Habanero Hot Sauce which packs a ton of flavor and heat but you could absolutely use another hot sauce of your choosing.
How to make it
Making cottage cheese queso is as easy as 1-2-3!
First we're just going to prep our cottage cheese so that it's nice and smooth.
To do so, blend your cottage cheese with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
Next it's time to add the blended cottage cheese, shredded american cheese, hatch chilis, and hot sauce to a microwave safe bowl.
Stir everything up and place in the microwave for 30 seconds at time.
Make sure to stir between each session so that the cottage cheese doesn’t seperate.
It should take about 2.5 minutes for everything to melt and warm up.
SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: The lower/no fat tubs of cottage cheese are more likely to separate when heated so be sure to microwave at 30 second increments and stir completely between each round. I found that it’s more likely to separate if you microwave for longer than 3 minutes.
What goes with Cottage Cheese Queso?
For starters, I'd make this with my mojo chicken tacos with chunky avocado salsa - using florida orange juice, easy cheesy chicken bacon ranch quesadillas or my cheesy baked chorizo nachos.
If you want more cottage cheese recipes, check out my cottage cheese walking taco lettuce wraps, my cottage cheese ranch with buffalo cauliflower or even my viral cottage cheese toast!
Frequently asked questions
How long is queso dip good for in the fridge?
Wrapped up snug in the fridge, that dreamy queso dip can stay delish for 3-5 days; but always trust your nose and eyes before diving in for another cheesy rendezvous!
What's so special about Hatch green chiles?
With their smoky allure and perfect balance of zest and heat, Hatch green chiles are the glitzy rockstars of the pepper world, turning any dish into a flavorful fiesta worthy of a standing ovation. Just as melty cheese elevates a humble sandwich, these chiles are the secret ingredient that'll have your taste buds singing!
Is Cottage Cheese the same as Queso Fresco?
No, cottage cheese and queso fresco are completely different. Queso Fresco is a harder cheese that crumbles into tiny bits. Cottage Cheese is a wet cheese that's made up of tiny little curds.
Can you Freeze Cottage Cheese Queso
I don't recommend it! The texture of the dip gets sort of weird after freezing and reheating.
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Recipe
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip with Hatch Green Chilis
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese whatever fat % you prefer
- 1 cup American Cheese shredded
- 1 4 oz can Green Hatch Chilis
- 1 teaspoon Melinda’s Fire Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce (or your fav flavorful Hot Sauce)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Add cottage cheese, american cheese, hatch chilis, and hot sauce to a microwave safe bowl and stir.
- Place bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds at time, stirring between each session so that the cottage cheese doesn’t separate. It should take 2.5 minutes for everything to melt and warm up. Serve immediately.
