Description
A warm, cheesy dip that combines seasoned ground beef with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
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
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cottage cheese until smooth and heated through.
- Gradually add the shredded cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté diced onions and bell peppers with the ground beef. Add jalapeños for heat or experiment with different cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg