Cinco de Mayo Fresh Cheese Dip

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This is a secret recipe for a favorite dip served at a New Mexican restaurant in East Lansing, Michigan. It's perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party. Serve with tortilla chips.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages small curd cottage cheese

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 2 bunches scallions, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, pepper Jack cheese, scallions, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324 Calories
24g Fat
9g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 781mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 328mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 264mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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