This Cottage Cheese Queso takes a handful of simple ingredients and turns them into a creamy, cheesy, high-protein dip that's loaded with flavor. Blended cottage cheese creates a smooth and creamy queso base, while seasoned ground beef, cheddar, tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and cilantro bring plenty of texture and flavor to every bite.
The Kosmos Q Dirty Bird Rub adds a savory kick to both the beef and the queso, while the pickled jalapeños bring just the right amount of tangy heat. Scoop it up with Tostitos Scoops, and you've got an easy appetizer that's perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you're craving a protein-packed snack.
It's quick, easy to make, and seriously satisfying. Let's get to it.
½ lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. Kosmos Q Dirty Bird Rub, divided
24 oz. Good Culture Cottage Cheese
1¼ cups mild shredded cheddar cheese, divided
¼ cup water
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ cup diced pickled jalapeños
½ cup chopped cilantro
Tostitos Scoops, for serving
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ½ pound of ground beef and season it with 1 tablespoon of Kosmos Q Dirty Bird Rub.
Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it browns, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the cooked beef to cool slightly.
Add the 24 ounces of Good Culture Cottage Cheese, 1 cup of mild shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup of water, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Kosmos Q Dirty Bird Rub to a blender.
Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
The cottage cheese creates a rich, creamy base while the cheddar and Dirty Bird Rub bring plenty of cheesy, savory flavor to the queso.
Transfer the blended queso mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Add the remaining ¼ cup of mild shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup of diced tomatoes, ½ cup of diced pickled jalapeños, ½ cup of chopped cilantro, and the cooled cooked ground beef.
Stir everything together until the beef and toppings are evenly distributed throughout the queso.
Now you've got a creamy, cheesy base loaded with seasoned beef, fresh tomatoes, tangy jalapeños, and bright cilantro.
Transfer the Cottage Cheese Queso to a serving bowl.
Serve immediately with plenty of Tostitos Scoops for dipping.
Make sure you get a little bit of everything in each scoop — creamy queso, seasoned beef, cheddar, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Creamy, cheesy, savory, and packed with protein, this Cottage Cheese Queso is an easy way to turn cottage cheese into something seriously craveable.
The Dirty Bird-seasoned ground beef adds hearty flavor, while the pickled jalapeños bring a little heat and tang to balance out the rich queso.
It's quick to make, perfect for an appetizer, party dip, game day snack, or whenever you need an easy high-protein bite.
Grab some Tostitos Scoops, dig in, and enjoy this Cottage Cheese Queso.
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