Smoked Queso Dip
Smoked Queso Dip is deliciously AMAZING. The smoker is a game-changer for this Tex-Mex recipe and adds boldness and smokey flavor to this crowd-pleasing dip! This recipe is easy to follow and also comes with variations. Serve this dip warm with tortilla chips and a BOMB-ASS margarita!
Equipment
- Smoker
- 1 Aluminum Foil Pan (9 x 13 size)
- Good Knife (for chopping)
- Skillet Pan (to cook the meat)
- Spatula
- Can Opener
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Ingredients You'll Need For Smoked Queso Dip:
- 8-12 ounces Chorizo uncooked meat, Ground Beef, or Sausage 12 ounces, (pick one and cook).
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Brick (full-fat)
- 8 ounces Gouda Cheese (Cut the cheese into cubes.)
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese (Cut the cheese into cubes.)
- 7 ounces Canned Diced Green Chiles
- 1-2 Jalapenos, finely chopped (keep the seeds if you want a spicier kick).
- 3/4 cup Half & Half Cream
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, finely chopped.
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced.
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped (this ingredient is an optional garnish but highly recommended!).
Instructions
How To Make Smoked Queso Dip, Step-By-Step
- Preheat the smoker to 225-250 degrees F.
- Cook the meat in a skillet and set aside.
- Cut the cheese into cubes and finely chop the red onion, jalapenos, and garlic.
- Dump the cream cheese, the cut cheese, red onions, jalapenos, garlic, and canned diced green chiles into the foil pan.
- Next, dump the cooked meat and half-and-half cream into the foil pan.
- Place the foil pan into the heated smoker to cook for about 45-60 minutes. Stir the ingredients every 15 minutes. The goal is to melt the cheeses and give the queso dip that irresistible, smokey taste. (If the cheeses are melted after 45 minutes, taste-test the dip.)
- Garnish the dip with fresh chopped cilantro (optional). Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1560mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 720mgIron: 1mg
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