Smoked Queso That’s Creamy, Cheesy, and Totally Indulgent
A rich and creamy smoked queso recipe that’s perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, combine the Velveeta, cream cheese, cheddar, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place the skillet in the smoker and close the lid.
- Smoke for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the smoker and stir in the cilantro.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
- This queso can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Smoked Queso, Cheese Dip, Appetizer
Find it online: https://quicksavory.net/smoked-queso/