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Best Smoked Queso Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Smoked Queso Recipe. A delicious blend of ground beef, Velveeta and Colby Jack cheese, Pico de Gallo, jalapeños, and taco seasoning, all with a hint of smoky flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • pound ground beef
  • 32 ounce box Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1½ cups Colby Jack cheese shredded or cubed
  • 1½ cups Pico de Gallo
  • 34 tbsp jalapeños sliced (about 2 jalapenos)
  • 1½ tbsp taco seasoning
  • ¾ tsp liquid smoke

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Melt Cheeses: In a slow cooker, combine Velveeta, Colby Jack, Pico de Gallo, jalapeños, taco seasoning, and liquid smoke. Cook on low until cheeses are melted.
  3. Serve: Stir well and serve hot with tortilla chips or veggies.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeños.
  • For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk while melting the cheeses.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg