You know that feeling when you’re grilling outside with friends and you announce “Food’s ready–let’s eat”, and everyone hesitates for a slight moment? Like some polite, embarrassed standoff to see who’s going to fill their plate first? 

Yeah. No. Not with this smoked queso dip recipe. 

This is the smoked queso dip recipe you want when you want everyone to jump to their feet, because this is the smoked queso dip that everyone can agree on. Put it over nachos, on top of burgers, on tacos and burritos… eat it with a spoon for crying out loud. Queso is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, and adding a little touch of smoke adds depth to its flavor.

We invite you to put your own spin on this recipe. In the meantime, here’s a few ideas for how to adjust this smoked queso dip to your liking:

• Sub in a different meat like shredded chicken, ground beef or chorizo
• Go heavy on the jalapenos for a spicier result
• Try a variety of peppers like banana peppers or chipotle peppers
• Make your own pico de gallo instead of rotel 
• Use cream of mushroom instead of the milk