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Overhead view of smoked queso dip served in a cast iron skillet on white marble, garnished with cilantro and surrounded by tortilla chips.

Smoked Queso Dip Recipe: Cheesy, Smoky Delight

Lisa
A creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy dip made with a blend of cheeses, chorizo, and fresh ingredients. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine États-Unis
Servings 10 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or disposable foil pan
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 oz pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz can green chiles drained
  • 10 oz can Rotel drained
  • 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 12 oz cooked chorizo sausage finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 225°F. If using a cast iron skillet or disposable foil pan, arrange the cheeses (cheddar, pepper jack, Velveeta, and cream cheese) in sections within the pan.
    Overhead view of cheeses for smoked queso dip preparation on white marble, featuring cheddar, pepper jack, Velveeta, cream cheese, and a cast iron skillet.
  • Pour the heavy cream evenly over the cheeses.
    Overhead shot of heavy cream, green chiles, Rotel, and diced jalapenos for smoked queso dip on a white marble counter.
  • Sprinkle the green chiles, Rotel, diced jalapenos, cooked chorizo, chili powder, and cumin on top of the cheese mixture.
    Overhead view of cooked chorizo, spices, and fresh cilantro for smoked queso dip, displayed on white marble with a cast iron skillet.
  • Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 30 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles slightly. Stir with a wooden spoon halfway through to combine the ingredients.
    Overhead shot of cheeses and heavy cream arranged in a cast iron skillet on white marble for smoked queso dip preparation.
  • Let the dip smoke for an additional 10 minutes.
    Overhead view of a cast iron skillet with smoked queso dip ingredients melting inside a smoker.
  • Remove the pan from the smoker, stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
    Overhead view of smoked queso dip served in a cast iron skillet on white marble, garnished with cilantro and surrounded by tortilla chips.

Notes

Substitute chorizo with cooked ground beef or any preferred sausage for a different flavor profile.
Omit jalapenos for a milder version.
Enhance the smoky flavor by using smoked cheddar or pepper jack cheeses.
Keyword Easy queso recipe, Party appetizer, Smoked Queso Dip, Smoky cheese dip