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A close-up of a bubbling smoked queso dip in a cast-iron skillet, surrounded by tortilla chips, fresh jalapeños, and cilantro, with a smoker in the background.

Smoked Queso Recipe

Smoked Recipes
Discover the ultimate smoked queso recipe creamy, smoky, and perfect for parties! Easy to make and totally customizable. Your new go-to dip!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 8 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Quick Recap of Ingredients

  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 8 oz smoked gouda shredded
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Optional: 1/2 lb cooked chorizo, jalapeños, or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Quick Recap of Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add wood chips (applewood or hickory recommended).
  • In a disposable aluminum pan, combine Velveeta, smoked gouda, diced tomatoes, green chiles, milk, and smoked paprika.
  • Place the pan in the smoker and let it cook for 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Optional: Stir in cooked chorizo or jalapeños during the last 10 minutes.

  • Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips, bread, or veggies.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 320 kcal
Fat
 22g
Protein
 14g
Carbohydrates
 12g
Fiber
 1g
Sugar
 6g
Sodium
 780mg
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
Keyword Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer, Party Dip, Smoked Queso Recipe