Smoked Queso Recipe
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
If Smoking2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Grill, Oven Baked, Smoker
Servings: 8
Calories: 557kcal
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 16 oz Velveeta Cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/2 lb Breakfast Sausage
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 oz Taco Seasoning
- 20 oz Rotel Tomatoes 2 cans
- 4 oz Green Chilies
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 2 Jalapeno Peppers seeded and chopped, optional
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 halfway through.
Serve your smoked queso with your favorite dippers and enjoy the rave reviews from your guests!
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.
Here is a link to the Liquid Smoke I use!
Serving: 8g | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1690mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1427IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 604mg | Iron: 2mg