Easy Smoked White Queso Dip on the Traeger Ironwood 885

Ingredients

• 1 lb White American Cheese (cut into cubes; deli block for best melt)
• 0.5 lb Pepper Jack Cheese (cut into cubes)
• 16 oz White Velveeta Queso (cut into cubes; melts smoothly)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened and cubed)
• 1 can Rotel with Lime and Cilantro (10‑oz can, undrained)
• 1 Jalapeno (seeded and diced)
• 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro (roughly 1/2 cup chopped)
• 2 tbsp Garlic Jalapeno Rub (optional but recommended for flavor)
• 0.75 cup Whole Milk (2% milk; adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Grill

   Set your Traeger (or other smoker) to 300°F and let it preheat for about 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 300°F

2. Prep the Ingredients

   Cube the white American cheese, pepper jack, Velveeta, and cream cheese. Dice the jalapeno (seeds removed) and chop the cilantro. Open the can of Rotel.

   Time: PT10M

3. Combine Everything in the Pan

   Add all cubed cheeses, the whole can of Rotel, diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and the garlic jalapeno rub into the disposable pan. Stir briefly to distribute the rub.

   Time: PT5M

4. Initial Smoke and Melt

   Place the pan on the grill, close the lid, and let it cook for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 300°F

5. Add Milk and Stir

   After 30 minutes, carefully remove the pan using a paper towel, stir the mixture, then pour in 3/4 cup of milk. Mix until the milk is incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

6. Continue Cooking – First Interval

   Return the pan to the grill, close the lid, and cook for another 30 minutes. Stir once halfway through.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 300°F

7. Continue Cooking – Second Interval

   Cook for a further 30 minutes, stirring at the 15‑minute mark.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 300°F

8. Final Cooking Phase

   Cook the last 30 minutes, giving the dip a good stir at the end. The cheese should be fully melted and the dip glossy.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 300°F

9. Rest and Serve

   Remove the pan from the grill using a paper towel, let the dip rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

494

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

40g

Fiber

1g