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Smoked Queso

Cultural Context

Smoked Queso is a popular Tex-Mex dish that combines the rich flavors of melted cheese with the smokiness from a smoker. It is often enjoyed at gatherings, parties, and barbecues, reflecting the communal and festive spirit of Southwestern cuisine. The dish showcases the versatility of cheese and is a favorite for dipping tortilla chips, making it a staple in American snack culture.

Tex-MexUSSouthwesternappetizer
40 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
32 ounce block of easy melting cheese (like Velveeta)
1 pound cooked breakfast sausage
8 ounces pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1 can undrained Rotel (fire roasted)
diced white onion
pickled nacho jalapenos
1 can cream of jalapeno soup (or 1 cup milk)
barbecue rub or seasoning
Tostitos scoops

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers are milder and lower in calories.

1

Fill the pellet hopper with Bear Mountain Southern Blend pellets.

2

Preheat the smoker to 300°F.

3

Add a 32 ounce block of easy melting cheese to a 9x13 foil pan.

4

Add 1 pound of cooked breakfast sausage to the pan.

5

Add 8 ounces of pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese to the pan.

6

Add an undrained can of Rotel to the pan.

7

Add diced white onion to the pan.

8

Add pickled nacho jalapenos to the pan.

9

Add 1 can of cream of jalapeno soup (or 1 cup of milk) to the pan.

10

Sprinkle your favorite barbecue rub or seasoning on top.

11

Stir the mixture together in the foil pan.

12

Place the foil pan in the smoker and close the lid.

13

After 30 minutes, open the smoker and stir the queso.

14

Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes until smooth and velvety.

15

Serve warm with Tostitos scoops.

Cooking Techniques

smokingmixinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

pellet smoker9x13 foil pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Smoked Cheese DipQueso Fundido

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