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Turn any party into a fiesta with this Southwest Cottage Cheese Queso. It's a protein-packed dip with a kick!

This creamy, cheesy, protein loaded dip is irresistible. Cheese lovers know that a good queso can turn any gathering into a party. Now in less than 5 minutes, you can create a more nutritional version of your favorite appetizer.

Southwest flavors can do no wrong. I love adding southwest flare to as many recipes as possible. If you haven't yet, be sure to try my Southwest Tortellini Salad, Southwest Loaded Cornbread, and Southwest Rice Salad. Each recipe made with the perfect balance of heat, crunch, crisp vegetables, and sure to become new family favorites!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

1 cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese + additional garnish
½ cup corn
½ cup black beans
½ cup Rotel
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
fresh cilantro as garnish

WHY ADD NUTRITIONAL YEAST TO SOUTHWEST COTTAGE CHEESE QUESO?

Nutritional yeast has a cheesy, nutty flavor. I like to add just 1 tablespoon to this recipe because it gives the dip more of a "cheesy" flavor without adding a ton of traditional cheddar. Less calories in the long run.

HOW DO I MAKE SOUTHWEST COTTAGE CHEESE QUESO?

Start by blending your cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a microwave safe dish. Then, stir in shredded cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika.

Microwave for 1 minute (Two 30 second intervals), stirring in between until smooth and creamy.

Next, stir in the corn, black beans and Rotel. Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro and an additional sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.

This Southwest Cottage Cheese Queso is creamy, cheesy, and perfect any day of the week. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with chips, tacos, or any Mexican inspired recipe. Save this recipe NOW!

Southwest Cottage Cheese Queso

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Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese + additional garnish
½ cup corn
½ cup black beans
½ cup Rotel
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
fresh cilantro as garnish

Instructions

Start by blending your cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a microwave safe dish.
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika. Microwave for 1 minute (Two 30 second intervals), stirring in between until smooth and creamy.
Next, stir in the corn, black beans and Rotel.
Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro and an additional sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.