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Looking for a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional queso? Look no further than this 5 Ingredient Fake-so Queso! This simple recipe takes your favorite cheesy dip and gives it a guilt-free makeover. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this creamy, flavorful queso in no time.

Perfect for dipping chips, drizzling over nachos, or even using as a sauce for your favorite dishes. Say goodbye to the heavy, calorie-laden queso dips and say hello to a lighter, tastier option with my 5 Ingredient Fake-so Queso!

The secret ingredient here is cottage cheese. But, don’t freak out! The combination of cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and a touch of nooch and spices makes this taste just like the real deal. Just be sure you season it and add hot sauce until that queso flavor shines through. This is perfect for dipping and dunking.

I served mine with health conscious baked tortilla chips and some prepared mini bell peppers for scooping this cheese straight into my mouth.

5 Ingredient Fake-so Queso

Yield: 2

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 0.5 MinTotal time: 5.5 Min

This simple recipe takes your favorite cheesy dip and gives it a guilt-free makeover. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this creamy, flavorful queso in no time.

Ingredients

1 C. Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/3 C. Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar
1 Tbsp. Nooch (Nutritional Yeast)
1 Tsp. Taco Seasoning
Hot Sauce to Taste

Instructions

Place the 1 C. Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 1/3 C. Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar, 1 Tbsp. Nooch (Nutritional Yeast), 1 Tsp. Taco Seasoning, Hot Sauce to Taste into a blender, food processor, or the cup of an immersion blender.
Blend down until smooth and creamy. If you need to, add in a splash of water to reach the desired consistency.
Transfer the cheese mixture to a microwavable bowl and microwave at 30 second increments to warm up.
Once done, enjoy right away with chips or mini bell peppers!
I topped mine off with a little fresh pico for color.

Recommended Products

Daisy, 2% Cottage Cheese

Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning

Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Hot Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Calories

114.03

Fat (grams)

1.65 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.01 g

Carbs (grams)

7.92 g

Fiber (grams)

0.01 g

Net carbs

7.91 g

Sugar (grams)

2.2 g

Protein (grams)

16.23 g

Sodium (milligrams)

540.97 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

11.87 mg

Nutritional Claims: High Protein • Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Keto Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • Kosher