Creamy Jalapeño Lime Beef Cottage Cheese Bowls
A zesty and creamy dish combining lean ground beef, blended cottage cheese, spicy jalapeños, and tangy lime. Topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, corn, avocado, and sour cream, these bowls offer bold flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect for a quick family dinner or meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 lb cooked lean ground beef
- 2 jalapeños, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced (topping)
- Sour cream (topping)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in lime juice to combine.
- Fold in cooked ground beef, diced jalapeños, and corn kernels; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide mixture into four oven-safe bowls.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado before serving.
Notes
For a milder flavor, remove jalapeño seeds before dicing.
Adjust lime juice quantity to suit your taste.
Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy alternative.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze unbaked bowls for up to 1 month.
Adjust lime juice quantity to suit your taste.
Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy alternative.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze unbaked bowls for up to 1 month.