Smoked Queso

This smoky, cheesy dip is simple to make and easy to get creative with. It’s a great way to kick off any BBQ.

Why You’ll Love This

This recipe has been everywhere lately, and I get why — it’s insanely easy, it tastes awesome, and you can tweak it a dozen different ways depending on what you like (or what you’ve got in the fridge).

Cooking Basics

Cook your ground beef first, then dump everything into a pan and let the smoker do the rest. I ran mine at 350°F, but the nice part is you can cook it alongside almost anything — as soon as it’s melted and creamy, you’re in business.

Final Thoughts

Alternatives: This is one of those recipes that’s basically built for experimenting.

Meat: Ground beef is great, but sausage, chorizo, or breakfast sausage are awesome swaps.
Veggies: Bell pepper, onion, and jalapeños are all popular additions.
Creamy base: I used cream of mushroom soup for flavor + creaminess, but milk/half-and-half or other “cream of” soups work too.
Seasoning: Use your favorite BBQ rub — I used Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub.

Lighten It Up: 2% Velveeta, leaner ground beef, or even turkey can work here without changing the overall vibe too much.

Smoked Queso

This smoky, cheesy dip is ridiculously easy to throw together, super customizable, and perfect for kicking off any BBQ or game day spread.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 35

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American BBQ

Servings 12

Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb Velveeta
1 lb smoked gouda
1 lb ground beef
2 cans Rotel
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 Tbsp Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub (or your favorite BBQ rub)

Instructions

Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees (use hickory or any other type of mild wood).
Cook ground beef on stove top.
1 lb ground beef
Chop Velveeta and smoked gouda into medium sized cubes.
2 lb Velveeta, 1 lb smoked gouda
Add all ingredients to an aluminum pan.
2 cans Rotel, 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Toss in 2 tablespoons of your favorite rub (I used Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub).
2 Tbsp Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub
Put pan on smoker, stirring every half hour or so, until all the cheese has melted.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Easy to customize (meat, veggies, soup/cream options, seasonings).
Can cook alongside other items; any temp below 350 works—ready once melted.
“Lighten it up” ideas: 2% Velveeta, leaner beef or turkey.

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