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January 30, 2023
There are lots of occasions that call for appetizers. Tailgating, outdoor picnics, and friends and family potlocks are a few of the times when delicious finger foods are on the menu. If you want to wow everybody and have them licking the bowl, you’re going to want to make my Smoked Chili Cheese Recipe. It’s a simple take on a popular app, but the flavors will make it the best one your crowd’s ever tasted. Let’s get started!
Gooey, cheese, spicy goodness in every bite is what I think of when I hear “chili cheese queso”. The dish is hearty and flavorful, perfect for anything from game nights to book clubs.
I like to keep my ingredients simple whenever possible, because it makes shopping easier. You can find all these staples at the grocery store or online.
You can find a detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here’s a run through of how I pulled this meal together.
Using a Frito, I got a big scoop of the queso, took a bite, and it was crazy delicious. Spicy, creamy, gooey, with a hint of smoke from those hickory pellets…unbelievable! If you're a dip person, you cannot delay in making this dish. It won’t disappoint.
I’d say this recipe would feed 6-8, as long as there were other good appetizers on the table.
I doubt you’ll have any leftovers, but if you do, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and eat on them for up to 3 days.
Aluminum pan, black nitrile gloves, and cast iron skillet.
Category
Queso
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
1 poblano pepper, chopped
2 lb Velveeta Cheese (1 large block)
1 8 oz bag of Tillamook Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
1 lb sausage, cooked and drained (we used mild)
2 cans of Original Rotel
1 can of Chili with no beans (we used Hormel)
1 8 oz block of cream cheese
2 tbsp Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub
2 tbsp Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Jalapeño Rub
Get pellet grill up to 300º. We used the Traeger Timberline 1300 with Hickory Pellets.
Mix all ingredients in a large pan.
Place on grill for 45 minutes. Stir ingredients together.
Cook for another 30 minutes, stir again.
Cook for another 30 minutes until all ingredients are melted and combined well. This is a total cook time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.