Easy Smoked Queso Dip with Sweet Chipotle Rub

Picture this, the game is on, the crew is hanging out, and you bring out some smoked queso! Everyone starts cheering for you instead of the touchdown!

This smoked cheese dip is rich, with melted cheese blended with breakfast sausage, smoky chilies, and a hint of spice from a chipotle rub.

Most of us have a trusty Weber Kettle sitting on the patio. That’s all you need to whip up this creamy, smoky cheese dip. This queso dip only requires a handful of ingredients, and you will create a smoked cheese dip that will disappear faster than the first touchdown.

Smoked queso Dip Recipe

Here’s the simple lineup for your winning smoked queso recipe:

1. 1lb of breakfast sausage or ground beef
2. 2 cans (10 oz) of Original Rotel
3. 2 cans (8 oz) of green chilies or 1 fresh jalapeño
4. 1–2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ rub

That’s it! It only consists of four ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. This smoked queso dip is simple, quick, and very tasty.

How to Smoke the Cheese Dip

This is what I call a “dump recipe.” Why? Because you literally dump everything into one pan!

• Fire up your Weber Kettle and stabilize at 350 degrees.
• Set up for indirect heat—charcoal on one side of the Kettle, food on the other.
• Brown your sausage or beef, strain it, and dump it into an aluminum half pan.
• Drain the Rotel and chilies, then dump them in too.
• Cube up a two-pound block of Velveeta and add it to the pan.
• Dust generously with BBQ rub. I like to use Butcher BBQ Sweet Chipotle Rub.
• Stir everything together.

Slide the pan onto the grill opposite the coals. Toss in a small chunk of apple wood for some additional smokiness.

Let the Queso Smoke

Now comes the fun part. Let the smoked queso dip slowly bubble and take on that irresistible smoky flavor. Make sure you stir it every 15 minutes to keep it creamy.

When your queso dip is halfway through the cook, I like to hit it with another light dusting of sweet chipotle rub. After 40–45 minutes, your smoked cheese dip is ready!

Grab some chips, call in the crew, and let the game day feast begin!

In Conclusion

And there you have it, a foolproof smoked queso recipe made with just four simple ingredients. The combo of melty cheese, smoky chilies, seasoned sausage, and that chipotle kick is absolute gameday excellence.

So what’s your go-to dip when the game is on? Share your favorite smoked queso dip in the comments below.