Traeger Smoked Queso
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If you love smoked cheese and you love cheese dip, this Traeger Smoked Queso recipe is a deliciously addictive dish. It’s great for a dip or even a topping and while it makes a lot – you won’t have any leftovers with this crowd pleaser!
I first discovered this delicious dip on social media – it was all over my Facebook! This Smoked Queso Dip is so easy to make – and it’s delicious. Queso is great anyway but smoking it adds an extra layer of flavor and smells amazing. I really love using my Traeger grill – it’s so easy to use. If you’re not familiar – it’s an electric grill and smoker that uses wood pellets.
Smoked Queso Ingredients
I started with my favorite Queso dip recipe and added chorizo – here’s what you’ll need:
- 1/2 lb chorizo sausage – you can also use pork sausage, ground beef, taco meat or even breakfast sausage
- 1/2 onion diced – I recommend Vidalia because they’re a little sweet
- 1 large tomato diced – you could use a can of Rotel if you’d like – but I prefer the bite of fresh
- 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced – or you can swap poblano peppers, a can of green chilis – or if you aren’t a fan of spicy, you could use bell pepper
- 20 oz velveeta cheese – there’s no swap for Velveeta – right? But you could use a mix of regular cheeses like American, Gouda, Cheddar, Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2/3 cup sour cream – this adds to the creamy texture of this cheesy dip – it’s my favorite!
How to Make Queso on the Smoker
- Grab a disposable aluminum pan and put everything in!
- Start up your Traeger Grill – this works for any pellet smoker, electric smoker or big green egg
- While that’s heating up – brown your meat
- While that is browning, dice up the tomato, onion and peppers into a large dice – it’s great to put them in raw because they keep their texture and add some bite to the dip!
- Lastly, dice up your Velveeta
- Now, add everything to the aluminum pan
- Put the pan on the smoker at 250 for at least 45 minutes.
- After you’ve smoked it for at least 45 minutes – add sour cream, stir and smoke for 15 minutes more.
- Then – grab your favorite tortilla chips!
What if I don’t have a smoker? How would I make this on a regular grill?
You just need wood chips. Soak them in water for 30 minutes before starting the grill. One cup of wood chips will last for about 20 minutes. Keep adding chips to the grill throughout the process. If you use a charcoal grill, light the coals, when the coals are ready, place them on one side of the grill. Place some of the wood chips on top of the coals. Place your food on the side without the coals to cook it with indirect heat.
Can I make this in a slow cooker or crock pot?
Yes definitely! At the step where you add everything to the aluminum pan, just add to the slow cooker. If you still want that delicious smoky flavor be sure to add a few dashes (and I mean 2-3) of Liquid Smoke.
Do I need to use a disposable foil pan?
No – you can use any grill safe pan like a roaster, dutch oven or a cast-iron skillet!
How do you store leftover smoky queso dip?
If you have leftovers, it’ll be the first time for this recipe – but if you do – any airtight container will do. I like to use glass containers with the snap-on lids.
What to serve with with this amazing smoked queso dip:
This will be great for your picnics or any get together with friends! If you’re looking for other great picnic ideas – I’ve got you covered!
Other Delicious Traeger Recipes
- Smoked Bacon Wrapped Oreos
- Traeger Grilled Bacon
- Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
- Traeger Shotgun Shells
- Traeger Smoked Meatballs
Other Easy Appetizer Recipes
Traeger Smoked Queso
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chorizo
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 large tomato diced
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
- 20 oz Velveeta
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
- preheat traeger to 250
- brown chorizo on stove top – spoon into a corner of a disposable aluminum pan1/2 lb chorizo
- add onion, tomato, jalapeño and velveeta to pan1/2 onion, 1 large tomato, 2 jalapenos, 20 oz Velveeta
- place on Traeger at 250 for a minimum of 45 min (up to 2 hours)
- stir and add sour cream – smoke for 15 min more2/3 cup sour cream
Notes
- Hickory or Mesquite pellets are great for this recipe
Made for a dip. I diced the tomato, onion and jalapeรฑoโs and put in a disposable pan with 2 tbl spoons butter and smoked for 30 minutes at 225. Added diced Cleese and smoked for 45 minutes at 250. Added the sour cream stirred and smoked for 15 minutes.
Itโs definitely worth smoking the veggies first.
Canโt wait to use this Recipe for nachos using chorizo sausage.
sounds good – glad you liked it!!!
Any recommendations on smoking the veg first as far as time/temp? I’m new to the pellet grill scene and plan on making this soon.
I don’t know that smoking the vegetables will add much MORE smokiness than just smoking the queso as a whole. I would not recommend cooking the tomatoes or onions ahead of time because they need the texture. The jalapenos could definitely be smoked at 225 for an hour ahead of time.
This is really a great recipe! The flavor is so good. To make it faster I bought some fresh pico from the store and everyone loved it!!
That’s awesome – I love it! And yes – shortcuts are so good!
If you are taking the queso over to a friends house, do you recommend holding off on adding the sour cream until you get there? Finishing the dip in the oven? Or is it fine to complete the whole recipe before leaving?
it’s fine to add it before you leave!
This looks terrific? Do you stir in the sour cream, or drizzle it on top? Thank you.
Stir it in at the end
Can you make this ahead of time and warm it back up in the oven if taking to a friends?
Oh yes – definitely!!!! i reheat the leftovers all the time!
By far my favorite recipe for queso. Highly recommend adding a chopped habanero
Yeah!!! i’m glad you loved it!!!
Looks delicious
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Yes – definitely!
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Isn’t this fantastic? Is the sour cream mixed in or drizzled on top?
mixed in at the end
Do you smoke this uncovered the entire time? Or do you cover it at any point during cooking?
uncovered the whole time!
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I can just imagine gathering around the Traeger grill with friends, the aroma of melting cheese filling the air as we eagerly anticipate dipping into this gooey goodness. It’s not just a snack, it’s an experience! Thanks for sharing this mouthwatering recipe that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Cheers to indulging in some seriously delicious queso!
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This Traeger Smoked Queso sounds absolutely delicious! The combination of smoked cheese and chorizo is sure to impress. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night inโcan’t wait to try it!
This Traeger Smoked Queso recipe looks absolutely incredible! Iโve been looking for new ways to use my Traeger grill, and this dip seems like the perfect crowd-pleaser for my next gathering. The combination of chorizo, fresh veggies, and Velveeta sounds like a match made in heaven, and I love how the smoky flavor takes it to the next level
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I can already picture itโgathered around the Traeger grill with friends, the irresistible aroma of melting cheese in the air as we all wait to dive into that gooey deliciousness. This isnโt just a snack; itโs a full-on experience! Thanks for sharing such a mouthwatering recipeโitโs bound to be a crowd-pleaser at any get-together. Hereโs to enjoying some seriously tasty queso!