Once you learn how to smoke queso, you’ll be whipping it up for BBQ parties and get-togethers all year long. My particular Traeger recipe is for smoked queso with chorizo and it’s one of my most popular smoker recipes ever. | sipbitego.com
2tbspbeeror milk, optional to make it thinner (I usually don’t bother thinning out smoked queso unless I'm using it for a taco or nacho cheese)
For topping smoked queso with chorizo
1tbspcilantrofresh chopped (and/or diced chives, green onion)
Instructions
Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 250 degrees F. (We used Mesquite Pellets for this particular Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration, and they were wonderful.)
Prepare a pan to smoke queso. PSA: Usually, I’m making a big batch of queso to bring to a pool party or when we’re hosting. So I like to use those large pans made out of aluminum. Either way, for cleaning purposes, you might want to put aluminum foil in a 9x13 pan, if that’s what you’re using instead.
Mix all the main smoked queso ingredients into a large pan by layering them in this order (so they melt evenly): Velveeta cheese, chorizo, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, black pepper.
Smoke queso with chorizo for about 45 minutes at 250 degrees F.
Add sour cream to the partially smoked queso and stir it around. Usually, I like the consistency of the queso smoked to this point, but if you want thinner queso, add a little beer or milk at this time. FYI… in my opinion, thinner smoked queso with beer in it is better for drizzling on smoked nachos for example, whereas thicker queso is better for dipping thick chips into. It’s a personal preference!
Smoke queso with sour cream for about 15 minutes at 250 degrees F.
Garnish. Sprinkle fresh chopped chives or whatever herbs you're using on queso.
Remove queso from the smoker and rest until cool enough to serve. Note - if I’m taking queso to a party, I’ll wrap the top in foil and stick it in a cooler to stay very warm.
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Notes
Variations for Smoked QuesoAs far as ingredients go, this is a pretty easily adaptable recipe, so get creative with fillings and toppings. Just keep the cheeses as the base layer, and build up from there. You can also try adding smoked bratwurst, green chiles, cooked ground beef or breakfast sausages. See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/smoked-quesoWatch the full-length YouTube recipe video for Traeger queso on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.