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Introducing a game-changer in the world of cheesy dips – Fake-so Queso! This delightful creation will leave you questioning its authenticity as a healthier alternative. Made with a surprising twist, a combination of creamy cottage cheese and a generous sprinkle of nutritional yeast, Fake Queso “Fake-so” takes your taste buds on a flavor adventure like no other.

Prepare to be amazed as the creamy texture of cottage cheese effortlessly mimics the richness and creaminess of traditional queso. Its mild flavor provides the perfect base for the star ingredient – nutritional yeast. Bursting with umami goodness, this savory addition infuses each bite with a subtle hint of cheesy delight, leaving you longing for more of its guilt-free splendor.

Fake-so Queso not only satisfies your craving for a cheesy indulgence but also brings goodness to the table. Packed with protein, calcium, and B vitamins, cottage cheese serves as the nutritious foundation of this guilt-free treat. Nutritional yeast, a vegan pantry staple, adds an extra punch of essential vitamins and minerals, making Fake-so Queso a perfect choice for health-conscious foodies.

Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or craving a comforting movie night snack, Fake-so Queso is the perfect addition to any occasion. Serve it warm and gooey, with a side of crispy tortilla chips or crunchy vegetables, and watch as it disappears within seconds. It’s the ideal way to enjoy a savory, cheesy experience without compromising on your health or taste buds.

Fake-so Queso

Yield: 8

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

A fun and tasty hack to make 'queso' that's not really queso at all with just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes!

Ingredients

Instructions

Place the 1 C. Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese, 1/4 C. Nutritional Yeast, and 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning into a blender, food processor, or the cup of an immersion blender. Puree down until smooth and creamy.
Add some unsweetened almond milk if needed to thin and reach the desired cheesy consistency.

Recommended Products

DAISY BRAND 2% Cottage Cheese

Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning

Almond Breeze Dairy Free Almondmilk Unsweetened Original

Nutrition Facts

Calories

26.12

Fat (grams)

0.14 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.05 g

Carbs (grams)

2.64 g

Fiber (grams)

0.4 g

Net carbs

2.23 g

Sugar (grams)

0.58 g

Protein (grams)

3.6 g

Sodium (milligrams)

131.81 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

1.98 mg

Nutritional Claims: High Protein • Low Fat • Fat Free • Low Fat Abs • Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • 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