Smoked Queso

Smoked Queso is a simple and delicious dip that is perfect for any party or get together. With just a few ingredients you will have an incredible smoky cheesy dip everyone will love!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 174kcal

Author Lisa

Ingredients

1 lb Chorizo or spicy Pork Sausage
½ lb pepper jack cheese cubed or shredded
1 lb Velveeta Cheese cubed
2 jalapenos diced
½ onion diced
2 cans (10 oz) Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies or Habaneros I like using Rotel
1 tbs garlic powder
2 teaspoon paprika
¼- ½ cup milk- optional for thinning

Instructions

In a medium sized fry pan over medium heat, cook chorizo.*
1 lb Chorizo or spicy Pork Sausage
Preheat smoker to 225°F-250°F, high smoke if available.
In a smoker safe dish, or a large aluminum pan, add the Velveeta cheese, pepper jack cheese, cooked chorizo, diced jalapenos, diced onion, contents of the cans of Rotel, garlic powder, and paprika.
½ lb pepper jack cheese, 1 lb Velveeta Cheese, 2 jalapenos, ½ onion diced, 2 cans (10 oz) Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies or Habaneros, 1 tbs garlic powder, 2 teaspoon paprika
Smoke dip for 1.5-2hrs or until all the cheese is melted, stirring to combine.
Once melted and combined, if the dip is too thick stir in ¼ cup to ½ cup of milk- until you get the prefect queso consistency that you want.
¼- ½ cup milk- optional for thinning
Eat with your favorite chips or crackers!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

*If you would prefer to smoke the chorizo or sausage instead of pan frying it, shape into 4-6 balls and smoke for 45 minutes at 275°F or until cooked through.

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