Cheese Dip!
Smoked Queso
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Category
Tailgate
Cuisine
BBQ
Servings
10
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 5 minutes
This rich and creamy cheese dip is infused with smoky flavor and loaded with hearty ingredients like tomatoes and peppers. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over nachos, it’s a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Once you try this smoky version, traditional queso will never be the same!
Ingredients
- 1/4 block Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom
- 1/2 lb ground sausage, cooked
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup milk
- Tortilla chips for serving
Directions
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- Lightly oil your pan and brown ground sausage or beef in a cast iron pan.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, jalapeños, tomatoes, and cook until onions are translucent. Add remaining cheese ingredients and liquids.
- Place the skillet in the smoker and cook for 1.5 hours, stirring every 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and combined.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
