Smoked queso (party dip)

sides (dip) · verified system recipe · Tailgate / party staple

Pull at
165°F
Total time
~1.8 hr

Phase timeline

15m
90m
Brown protein (optional)Build + smoketotal: 1h 45m

Step-by-step

  1. 1. Brown protein (optional)

    ~15 min

    Brown chorizo or ground beef in a 12" cast iron, drain off fat.

  2. 2. Build + smoke

    → 165°F · ~90 min

    275-300°F pit, pecan or oak. Layer Velveeta + cream cheese + Ro-Tel + browned protein in cast iron. Stir every 20 min until smooth and bubbling.

Rub
Cumin + smoked paprika dusting at start
Wrap method
none
Rest method
serve_hot

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