Low Fat Chipotle Queso

Indulge guilt-free with this creamy and flavorful Low Fat Chipotle Queso, a lighter take on the classic crowd-pleasing dip! This recipe combines velvety low-fat cream cheese, tangy fat-free Greek yogurt, and reduced-fat sharp cheddar for a rich, cheesy base without the extra calories. The smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce is perfectly balanced with warm spices like cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, while a splash of lime juice adds a zesty, fresh finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ultimate quick and healthy appetizer for game day, parties, or taco night. Serve this low-fat queso with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or drizzle it over nachos for a lighter indulgence that doesn’t compromise on bold, satisfying flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Dice the chipotle peppers finely and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the low-fat cream cheese and fat-free Greek yogurt. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated.

Step 4

Stir in the finely diced chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Mix until the peppers are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, low-sodium vegetable broth, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the queso is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.

Step 8

Transfer the queso to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro if using, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1023.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1490.0

Total Fat 93.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 225.5mg	0%
Sodium 4366.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 106.2g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 2398.4mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1403.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 13.5%