Smoked Queso Dip
This Smoked Queso Recipe is a winner: luxuriously smooth, loaded with beef, tomatoes, garlic, onions, salsa, and spices, and - of course - smoked to perfection! This dip is quick and easy to make and it's sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next party!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or any oil
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning *see notes for homemade taco seasoning recipe
- Salt to taste
- 32 oz (900 g) Velveeta cheese cubed
- 8 oz (225 g) Pepper Jack cheese cubed
- 8 oz (225 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (260 g) salsa
- 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 230 F.
- Cook the meat. Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat, once the butter has melted and it's hot and sizzling, add the ground meat. Season with salt and taco seasoning, mix, and cook until browned or fully cooked through. Drain fat if necessary (not necessary if using turkey).
- Combine the ingredients. Add the ground beef, Velveeta, Pepper Jack, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, onion, tomatoes, and garlic to a 9x13" aluminum pan.
- Smoke. Place the pan in the smoker and smoke for 1 and 1/2 hours - 2 hours or until the cheese has melted completely. Stir 2-3 times throughout smoking time. Serve immediately topped with chopped tomatoes and jalapenos if desired.
Notes
*How To Make Homemade Taco Seasoning: combine together 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Storing Instructions: store your queso dip in an air-tight container or covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Reheating Instructions: reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk until fully heated through (165 F).
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1674mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1449IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 814mgIron: 1mg
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