Are you tired of the same old boring queso dip recipes? Do you crave a delicious cheese dip with that mouth-watering, smoky flavor that everyone will be talking about on social media? Look no further!

We’ve got the best smoked queso recipe that’s perfect for game days, breakfast gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress your friends and family. Let’s dive into this easy smoked queso recipe that will make you the ultimate party hero!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Recipe Title Ingredients
Make Smoked Queso on the Grill, in a Smoker or in the Oven!
Storage and Reheating
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
Try Some of My Slow Cooker White Queso!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

You can make it in an Oven, Smoker or Grill: You’ll also love the versatility of this recipe. Whether you prefer a charcoal grill, pellet grill, Traeger grill, or Big Green Egg, this smoked queso recipe can be easily adapted to suit your needs.
A New Twist on a Traditional Comfort Food: This smoked queso recipe isn’t your traditional queso dip recipe, it’s more than just a block or processed cheese with Rotel! It’s got all kinds of delicious ingredients and the best part is you can easily customize it to your liking!

Recipe Title Ingredients

Cream cheese, cubed
Velveeta cheese, cubed
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Ground Beef
Breakfast Sausage
Taco Seasoning
Rotel tomatoes, undrained
Green chiles, undrained
Onion, chopped
Evaporated Milk
Liquid Smoke, if making in the oven
Optional: Jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

*see recipe card for amounts

Make Smoked Queso on the Grill, in a Smoker or in the Oven!

Grill or Smoker: Preheat to 250 degrees F, using indirect heat and your choice of wood chips for a smoky flavor.
Oven: Preheat to 375 degrees F.
Brown your hamburger meat in a large pan on the stovetop, drain grease and return to the pan. Then add in taco seasoning and a splash of water until the meat is evenly coated.
Lightly spray a 9X13 disposable foil pan with cooking spray. Place all the ingredients in the pan and combine, stirring well to mix everything together evenly.
Grill or Smoker: Place the pan on the grill or smoker, away from direct flame, and cook for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
Oven: Place the pan into the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until melted, stirring half way through.
Serve your smoked queso with your favorite dippers and enjoy the rave reviews from your guests!

Wood Chips and Smoke Flavor

For the best results, use heavy smoke wood chips like mesquite or hickory to give your queso that delicious smoky flavor. If you’re using a gas grill, simply add the wood chips to a smoke box or make a pouch out of aluminum foil to hold the chips. Don’t have wood chips? No problem! Just add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the recipe for an extra layer of flavor.

Storage and Reheating

If you have leftovers (which is unlikely, given how irresistible this dip is!), you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the dip in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second increments, stirring after each one, until it’s reached your desired temperature.

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

Customizing Your Smoked Queso

The best part about this smoked queso recipe is that you can easily customize it to suit your taste buds. Want a spicier dip? Add some extra jalapeno peppers or chili powder. Looking for a meatier queso? Try adding spicy chorizo or taco meat. Feel free to get creative with different kinds of cheese, too – gouda cheese and white American cheese are both great options for adding even more cheesy goodness to your dip.

Serving Your Smoked Queso

Once your delicious smoked queso is ready, it’s time to serve it up! Transfer the cheesy dip to a large bowl or keep it in the Dutch oven or disposable aluminum pan for easy serving. Serve with your favorite dippers, like tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or even homemade air fryer tortilla chips. This dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next party, so be prepared to share the recipe with your friends!

Prepping Your Ingredients

Before you start the cooking process, make sure all your queso ingredients are prepped and ready to go. To ensure your cheese melts evenly, cut the cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, and any other cheeses into small cubes.

Try Some of My Slow Cooker White Queso!

White Queso