Description
Elevate your party game with this smoky, cheesy, and flavor-packed queso dip. Featuring a blend of melty cheese, spicy jalapeΓ±os, and savory sausage, this dip is perfect for chips, veggies, or even drizzling over tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (or ground beef)
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 jalapeΓ±os, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, for thinning)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225Β°F (107Β°C). Use wood chips like hickory or mesquite for a rich smoky flavor.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
- Assemble Ingredients: In a disposable aluminum pan, combine the cooked sausage, Velveeta cubes, shredded pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapeΓ±os. Sprinkle smoked paprika over the top.
- Smoke the Dip: Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 1.5β2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth. Add milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the smoker, give it a good stir, and serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a splash of hot sauce or a few dashes of cayenne pepper.
- This dip can be reheated on the smoker, stovetop, or microwave.
- Experiment with different cheeses or add diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g