Simple Ground Beef Cottage Cheese Queso
A deliciously comforting queso packed with rich flavors from seasoned ground beef and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it’s thoroughly browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to low and fold in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheese while stirring continuously until it melts into a creamy queso.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
For best results, allow cheese to melt completely for a creamier texture. Adjust seasonings according to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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