HIGH PROTEIN BEEFY QUESO DIP

Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

• 16 oz (1 lb) 93% lean ground beef

• 1 cup water

• 896g (4 cups) cottage cheese, 2%, AE®

• 112g (1 cup) cheddar cheese, shredded

• 112g (1 cup) chihuahua cheese, shredded

• 30g (1 package) taco seasoning

• 8 oz (2 cans) green chilies, diced

Instructions

1. In a skillet, add the ground beef and garlic powder. Brown over medium-high heat until cooked through.

2. Add cottage cheese to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add cheddar cheese, chihuahua cheese, taco seasoning, and water; blend until smooth.

3. Add cheese mixture to a bowl; add the cooked beef and green chiles. Stir.

4. Microwave in 30 sec increments, stirring after each one, for a total of 3 minutes or until warmed.

5. Consider serving with tortilla chips or raw veggies (cucumber, pepper slices, etc.)!

Nutrition Information (per serving, dip only)

• Calories: 193

• Protein: 20g

• Carbs: 6g

• Fat: 10g

• Fiber: 0g

• Sodium: 575mg