Smoked Queso Dip (Pit Boss Recipe)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Smoked Queso Dip (Pit Boss Recipe)
Description
Smoked Queso Dip (Pit Boss Recipe) features American cheese melted gently over indirect heat in a pellet smoker, merging with a fresh mixture of diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. The slow smoking at 200°F helps the cheese melt evenly without burning, while imparting a subtle smoky flavor. Lime juice is added to the pico de gallo topping rather than directly to the cheese to preserve texture and flavor integration. Stirring halfway through ensures a smooth, creamy consistency.
The result is a creamy, smoky dip with bright, spicy fresh vegetables that contrast the smooth melted cheese. This dish pairs well with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping. The gentle heat from the jalapeños can be adjusted by including or removing seeds.
The preparation involves careful temperature control to prevent the cheese from burning and stirring during smoking to maintain an even texture. This approach produces a smoky aroma and a balanced creamy dip that holds its shape well in an aluminum pan on the smoker.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces American cheese
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1 large jalapeño seeded and diced (leave seeds in for more spice)
- 1 half white onion diced
- 1 handful cilantro chopped, fresh
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ whole lime juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 200°F.
- Shred the American cheese and add it to the aluminum pan. Top it with the chopped tomatoes followed by the diced onion, spicy jalapenos, and cilantro. Squeeze the lime juice directly onto the pico de Gallo mixture and not down into the cheese. Pour the milk down into the cheese along the sides.
- Place the aluminum pan on the pellet smoker grate. You want it to have indirect heat. The cheese can burn easily so it's important to take it slow.
- Once the queso has been on the smoker for about 15-20 minutes, give it a good stir. Close the lid and let it smoke for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the queso from the smoker and give it one good final stir and serve it with your favorite dippers!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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