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Smoked Queso

Rate Recipe By Jesseca on November 7, 2022

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This Easy Smoked Queso is PACKED with great flavor. Loaded with sausage, jalapeno, cheese, and a nice smoky flavor. A go-to for taco Tuesday or any party you’re planning this summer.

Try serving this recipe as a topping to your favorite Burger, Nachos, or even Breakfast Burritos!

hand holding a chip loaded with queso over a tin

RECIPE FEATURES

  • Easy: Prep for this recipe takes under 10 minutes.
  • Beginner Smoker Recipe: This is ideal for anyone knew to Traeger cooking.
  • Cheesy Deliciousness: What can I say? This is just SO darn good. Three cheeses make this the best queso recipe.

Here’s the deal, this traeger smoked queso could not get any easier. All you have to do is toss the ingredients into a pan and pop it onto the smoker. When it’s done cooking you have the most amazing velveeta queso that is definitely a fan favorite.

Always the star of the show, and I can honestly say the smoky flavor was a hit with our family. It elevates the recipe to a level of deliciousness that cannot be beat. In fact, this was the recipe I wanted for my birthday. We paired it was grilled chicken fajitas and it was glorious.

smoked queso ingredients in a tin pan

SMOKED CHEESE DIP INGREDIENTS

The ingredient list is short, and follows the main idea of any Velveeta queso. Here is what you will need:

  • Sausage: I like to use hot breakfast sausage, like Jimmy Dean, in this recipe. However, Italian sausage would be a delicious substitute.
  • Cheese: Velveeta, cream cheese and pepper jack cheese. These three combine for the most delicious and flavorful queso.
  • Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies: Rotel. Or you can use your favorite salsa. I highly recommend trying this with Trader Joe’s Hatch Chili Salsa.
  • Onion and Jalapeno: Diced into bite sized pieces.
  • Garlic: I always say measure garlic with your heart. I like it a little heavier, so I’ll add a few more cloves than called for. The recipe, as written, is fairly mild but yet enough garlic flavor that you’ll enjoy it.
  • Taco Seasoning: Just a touch to kick up the flavor. This is completely optional, but an addition we find tasty.
loaded grilled queso in a tin with a teal napkin

HOW TO MAKE QUESO ON THE GRILL

  • PREP: To make this smoked queso dip recipe you’ll need one thing: a disposable aluminum pan (affiliate). This makes cook and cleanup so much easier. Once you’ve acquired the dish, you’re ready to dice, chop, and toss all of the ingredients right in.
  • COOK: Preheat your smoker to 230°F. I used the Signature pellets, but you could use hickory and it would be delicious. Add the pan to the grill and shut the lid. Let it slow cook for one hour, stir, and cook 30 minutes more.
  • SERVE: Serve with your favorite chips or as a topping to burgers and hot dogs!

HELPFUL TOOLS

  • Smoker: Ok, so this is sort of an obvious one. To make smoked queso dip you need a smoker. I love my Traeger (affiliate), but any brand will work. You can even use a propane or charcoal grill.
  • Grill Prep Trays: This is one of those items you don’t know you need until you get them. Prep Trays (affiliate) are an amazing, heat proof, way to get your meal together.
  • Knife: A quality knife (affiliate) is something I believe you should always have in the kitchen.
close up of cheese dip inside a foil tin

RECIPE TIPS

Do I need to use an aluminum pan?

Nope. You can use any grill safe dish. I opt for a foil pan for the easy cleanup.

Do I need to cover queso while it’s in the smoker?

No. You can put the queso directly onto the grill and close the grill lid. No need to cover.

Can I make this on a regular grill?

Of course! If you want the smoky flavor, purchase wood chips and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before starting. Add one cup of soaked chips every 30 minutes. Otherwise, just add the queso to the grill and cook according to the recipe.

Can this be made in a slow cooker?

Yes. You can add all of the ingredients directly to a slow cook and cook on low for 4 hours.

How long does this cheese dip last?

You can keep leftovers stored for up to 4 days in an airtight container inside the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stove, when ready to eat.

chip dipped in cheese dip

MORE MUST-TRY DIP RECIPES

  • Skillet Queso
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Cheese Ball
  • Guacamole Recipe
  • Blender Salsa

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Smoked Queso Recipe

Created by: Jesseca

Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
12 servings
This Easy Smoked Queso is PACKED with great flavor. Loaded with sausage, jalapeno, cheese, and a nice smoky flavor. A go-to for taco Tuesday or any party you’re planning this summer.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sausage or chorizo cooked and crumbled
  • 32 oz Velveeta Cheese
  • 16 oz pepper jack cubed
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 can Rotel OR 1-1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2-4 jalapenos diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Taco seasoning optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker to 230°F.
  • While heating, combine all of the ingredients into a foil, or grill safe, dish.
  • Place onto the heated smoker and close the lid.
  • Cook 1 hour, stir, and cook an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted.
  • Serve warm as a dip or topping.

Notes

Can I make this on a regular grill?
Of course! If you want the smoky flavor, purchase wood chips and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before starting. Add one cup of soaked chips every 30 minutes. Otherwise, just add the queso to the grill and cook according to the recipe.
Can this be made in a slow cooker?
Yes. You can add all of the ingredients directly to a slow cook and cook on low for 4 hours.

Equipment

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Chef Knife
Cutting Board Mats 

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