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Finished smoked longaniza queso dip in aluminum pan surrounded by tortilla chips, showing smooth melted cheese with visible sausage pieces and vegetables

Smoked Longaniza Queso Dip

Ultimate game day cheese dip featuring three melted cheeses, spicy longaniza sausage, fresh vegetables, and smoky flavor from outdoor cooking
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
  • - 1 lb block cheddar cheese cubed
  • - 1 lb block pepper jack cheese cubed
  • - 1.5 lbs longaniza sausage
  • - 1 cup half & half adjust for thickness
  • - 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • - 1-2 jalapeños diced (seeded for less heat)
  • - 1 can Rotel tomatoes & green chiles

Method
 

  1. Remove longaniza from casings and cook in cast iron skillet until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Dice onion and jalapeños, drain Rotel, and cube all cheeses into uniform pieces.
  3. Preheat smoker to 250°F with mild wood chips. Layer longaniza in aluminum pan, add vegetables and cheese cubes.
  4. Drizzle with half the half & half, cover with foil, and smoke for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, stir gently, add Rotel, and continue smoking uncovered 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  6. Adjust consistency with remaining half & half, serve hot with tortilla chips.

Notes

- Use mild wood chips like apple or cherry for best flavor
- Remove jalapeño seeds to control heat level
- Can be kept warm in slow cooker for serving
- Longaniza can be substituted with chorizo if unavailable

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