Easy Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip Recipe

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Smoky, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! This Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip is the ultimate camping recipe for a crowd.

🧀 Say Cheese to the Ultimate Camping Dip!

Camping food doesn’t have to be boring or complicated.

Enter the Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip, the superhero of campfire snacks! It’s cheesy, smoky, and downright irresistible.

Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or hosting new campground friends, this recipe is easy, fun, and packs a flavorful punch.

A bowl of creamy cheese dip with pieces of green herbs and tomatoes, accompanied by tortilla chips on a wooden table.

Bonus? You don’t need a bunch of fancy tools or crazy ingredients. Just your Blackstone griddle and a dream of gooey goodness.

💡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • One-pan wonder – Easy setup and cleanup.
  • Bold flavors – Smoky, spicy, and cheesy.
  • Crowd-pleaser – Everyone loves a good queso dip.
  • Perfect for camping – Simple ingredients and no oven required.
  • Customizable – Make it mild or turn up the heat!
A foil tray filled with cubed cheese, ground beef, diced tomatoes, and peppers on a black surface outdoors.

🛒 Ingredients Breakdown

Each ingredient adds its own magic to this recipe. Here’s why they work:

  • Velveeta Cheese: The king of creamy queso. It melts like a dream and holds everything together.
  • Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies: Tangy and spicy. These bring a fresh kick to the party.
  • Ground Beef: Savory and satisfying, it’s the meaty heart of the dip.
  • Jalapeño Slices: A zesty hit of heat! Adjust to make it just right for you.
  • Minced Garlic: Adds depth and a touch of aromatic magic.
  • Diced Onion: Sweet and savory notes that balance the richness.
  • Pepper Jack Cheese: Creamy with a spicy twist. Perfect for extra melty goodness.
  • Liquid Smoke: Infuses the dip with irresistible smoky flavor.
  • Pinch of Salt: Enhances every flavor in the mix.
  • Tortilla Chips: Your trusty scooper for all that cheesy gold.
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🍳 How to Make Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6-8

Items Needed:

  • Blackstone griddle
  • Metal pan (like a disposable foil pan or cast-iron pan)
  • Spatula
  • Cover for the pan

Directions:

  • Preheat the Griddle: Fire up the Blackstone to medium heat.
  • Prep the Cheeses: Dice Velveeta and pepper jack into chunks for easy melting. Place them in a metal pan.
  • Add Veggies: Toss in diced onions and jalapeño slices to the pan.
  • Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef on the griddle. Break it up with a spatula and cook until no red remains.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked beef to the pan. Stir in minced garlic, liquid smoke, and the can of Rotel (including its juice).
Metal tray on a wooden board containing diced cheese, ground beef, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, and onions, ready for mixing or cooking.
  • Heat the Dip: Lower the griddle to low heat. Place the pan on the griddle and cover it. Stir every 10 minutes to combine.
Covered Blackstone griddle on a metal tray outdoors, resting on a black surface.
  • Melt & Serve: Once the cheese is fully melted and everything’s mixed, remove the pan from the heat. Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
Two foil pans filled with a mixture of cheese, ground meat, and diced tomatoes, uncooked.

🥳 What to Serve with Smoked Queso

Queso dip is the ultimate multitasker. Serve it with:

  • Classic tortilla chips
  • Fresh veggies like carrots, celery, and bell peppers
  • Pretzel bites for a salty crunch
  • Toasted baguette slices
  • Over nachos or tacos for a next-level meal
Close-up of a skillet filled with creamy cheese dip containing pieces of meat and vegetables, surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden surface.

🔧 Tips for the Perfect Smoked Queso

  • Don’t skip the liquid smoke: It’s the secret to that rich, campfire flavor.
  • Adjust the heat: Add extra jalapeños or hot sauce for spice lovers.
  • Keep stirring: Prevent burning by giving it a stir every few minutes.
  • Keep it warm: Use a small slow cooker to hold the queso’s gooey texture.

✨ Variations

  • Add a Beer Kick: Stir in ½ cup of your favorite beer for a bold flavor.
  • Swap the Meat: Use spicy sausage, chorizo, or shredded chicken instead of ground beef.
  • Veggie Option: Skip the meat and load up on black beans and corn.
  • Cheese Swap: Try smoked gouda or cheddar for a different flavor profile.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Storage: Keep leftover queso in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Warm it on the stove or in the microwave. Add a splash of milk to bring back the creamy texture.

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📜 A Brief History of Queso

Queso has been a Tex-Mex favorite for decades, originally inspired by Mexican queso fundido.

The addition of American cheese and Rotel made it a Southern staple. Over time, its creamy, spicy goodness made it a favorite at game days, parties, and now, campgrounds everywhere!

Yield: 8

Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip Recipe

A skillet of cheesy smoked queso dip with visible chunks of meat and peppers, surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden surface.

Smoky, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! This Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip is the ultimate camping recipe for a crowd.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Box of Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 28-ounce can of Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 1 lb. of ground beef
  • Jalapeno slices (approximately 1/2 cup but adjust to your taste)
  • Minced Garlic
  • Small Onion diced
  • 1 block of Pepper Jack Cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • Pinch of salt
  • Tortilla Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Griddle: Start by preheating your Blackstone Griddle to medium heat.
  2. Prep the Ingredients: While the griddle heats, dice the Velveeta and pepper jack cheese into 1-inch chunks and place them in a metal pan. Add the sliced jalapeños and diced onions to the pan.
  3. Cook the Ground Beef: Once the griddle is hot, cook the ground beef until fully browned with no red remaining. Transfer the cooked beef to the metal pan.
  4. Add the Flavors: Stir in the minced garlic and liquid smoke, then pour in the can of Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies).
  5. Start Heating the Mix: If desired, place the pan directly on the griddle before adding the ingredients. Once ready, reduce the griddle heat to low, cover the pan, and allow it to warm gradually.
  6. Monitor and Stir: Check on the mixture every 10 minutes, stirring well each time. When the cheese begins to melt, continue stirring to ensure everything combines smoothly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Once the cheese is fully melted and the dip is creamy, remove the pan from the griddle. For serving, transfer the dip to a small slow cooker to keep it warm.
  8. Enjoy: Dive in with your favorite tortilla chips or get creative with fresh veggies, pretzels, or toasted bread. The possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 280mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 19g

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: 🍔 Camping Recipes

🔥 Griddle Greatness: Easy Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip Recipe

There you have it…an easy, cheesy, smoky queso dip that will win over the whole campsite.

Whether you’re sharing stories around the fire or gearing up for a day of adventure, this Blackstone Smoked Queso Dip is the perfect sidekick.

So grab your griddle, whip up this gooey goodness, and let the dipping begin!

Let me know how it turns out. Bonus points for sending me a pic of your queso masterpiece!

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