Description
Learn how to make three delicious variations of smoked queso dip, perfect for your next gathering or game day party.
Ingredients
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Smoked Queso Dip Variation 1:
- 8 oz White American Cheese
- 4 oz Pepper Jack Cheese
- 4 oz Habanero Cheese
- 4 oz Chorizo Crumbles
- 1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk (or heavy cream)
Smoked Queso Dip Variation 2:
- 8 oz Velveeta Cheese
- 6 oz Sausage Crumbles (tube style breakfast sausage)
- 5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup (1/2 a can if using single recipe)
Smoked Queso Dip Variation 3:
- 10 oz Velveeta
- 3 tbsp Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilis
- 2 tbsp Jalapeno (minced or finely diced)
- 2 tbsp White Onion (minced or finely diced)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your smoker to medium-high heat, around 375 degrees F, and set the smoke level to high for maximum flavor. Cut all cheeses into 1/2″ cubes.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer cheeses, meats, salsas, and veggies in a Dutch oven or disposable foil pan.
- Cook on Smoker: Place the pan on the smoker or side of the grill and cook for 1-2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Adjust Consistency: If the queso is too thick, stir in sour cream, milk, or heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Serve with tortilla chips, frittos, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce or omit spicy ingredients like habanero cheese and jalapenos.
- Experiment with different cheeses and meats to create your own unique queso variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: smoked queso dip, queso dip variations, game day snacks, smoked cheese dip
