Low Fat Kitchen Recipe
Blended Cottage Cheese Queso
by Kyle / @kyle
A smooth, warm queso-style dip made lighter with blended cottage cheese, roasted pepper, and a modest amount of cheese.
Cook time
20 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Beginner
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Steps
- 1Add the cottage cheese, roasted pepper, cumin, paprika, lime juice, and water to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- 2Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan and set the burner to low. Stir every minute so the dairy warms evenly instead of sticking.
- 3When the mixture is hot but not boiling, add the cheddar a little at a time and stir until each addition melts before adding more.
- 4If the queso is too thick, stir in warm water one teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, keep stirring over low heat for another 2 minutes.
- 5Taste carefully and add salt only after the cheese is melted. Serve warm with vegetables, baked tortilla wedges, or potato griddle cakes.
Grit & Soul tip
Low-fat cottage cheese can separate if boiled. Keep the heat low and remove the pan as soon as the queso is smooth.
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