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Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Queso

Published September 9, 2024
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Written By: Gabriella Madden

Gabriella Madden is currently an Editorial Intern at MyFitnessPal. She attends Quinnipiac University and is working toward a degree in Film, Television, and Media Arts, and a double minor in Journalism and Marketing.

Expert Reviewed By: Brookell White, MS, RD

Brookell White, MS, RD is a Food Data Curator at MyFitnessPal. She earned her bachelors and masters at San Diego State University and completed her dietetic internship at Sodexo. Her experience extends to facilitating nutrition courses at San Diego State University, attending to patients as a Diet Technician, and working as an Assistant Lead Investigator. Her areas of focus include metabolism, gut health, obesity and weight management.

Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe | MyFitnessPal
Published September 9, 2024
1 minute read

If you’re looking for an easy segway snack in between the summer heat and the coziness of fall, this high-protein cottage cheese queso dip is the way to go. It works just as well on the patio for last-of-the-season hangs as does for game-day get-togethers. Best of all, this queso dip takes only a few minutes and has more than 28 grams of protein.

Use whatever dippers you prefer: tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and cucumber slices would all be good. If there’s any leftover, just cover it with plastic wrap and reheat later when you need a snack.

Dig in!

High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp of taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded colby cheese
  • ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions:

  1. In a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese, taco seasoning, colby cheese, and Monterey jack cheese. Process until smooth and evenly combined.  
  2. Remove the mixture from the food processor or blender and into a microwave safe bowl.
  3. Microwave the mixture for 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until hot and melty. Serve with tortilla chips of your choosing, and enjoy!

Estimated Nutrition Facts 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; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 28.5g 

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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Written By: Gabriella Madden

Gabriella Madden is currently an Editorial Intern at MyFitnessPal. She attends Quinnipiac University and is working toward a degree in Film, Television, and Media Arts, and a double minor in Journalism and Marketing.

Expert Reviewed By: Brookell White, MS, RD

Brookell White, MS, RD is a Food Data Curator at MyFitnessPal. She earned her bachelors and masters at San Diego State University and completed her dietetic internship at Sodexo. Her experience extends to facilitating nutrition courses at San Diego State University, attending to patients as a Diet Technician, and working as an Assistant Lead Investigator. Her areas of focus include metabolism, gut health, obesity and weight management.

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