Smoked Queso

Name: Smoked Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, TexMex, American
Ingredients: 1 lb of ground turkey or ground beef; 1 packet of taco seasoning; 1 jalapeño, chopped; 1 half a red onion, chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bag of rustic cut pepper Jack cheese; 2 cans of Rotel; 1 small box of Velvetta cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Queso taste so much better when it’s made on the grill. That smokey flavor just takes it to the next level! This recipe walks you through how to make smoked queso on the grill for your next BBQ.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:30:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories401.9 kcal (20%)

Total Fat23.7 g (34%)

Carbs12.8 g (5%)

Sugars6.4 g (7%)

Protein31.3 g (63%)

Sodium1761.1 mg (88%)

Fiber1.8 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 lbground turkey

or ground beef

1 packettaco seasoning

1 bagpepper Jack cheese

rustic cut

2cans Rotel

1 boxvelveeta cheese

Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, add ground meat and taco seasoning and cook until brown.

Step 2

Add cooked meat to a large cast iron skillet and then add Rotel, chopped jalapeños, chopped red onion, garlic, cubed Velvetta and shredded cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Place cast iron skillet on prepared grill. Add a few pieces of applewood chunks for an additional smokey flavor.

Step 4

Cook until cheese is completely melted and mix well until all ingredients are well combined. Serve with tortilla chips.