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Cast iron skillet chili con queso on a Big Green Egg

Smoked Skillet Chili con Queso

Carne Diem Culinary
This smoky skillet chili con queso is loaded with flavorful no bean beef chili, creamy queso, and Tex-Mex spices. It is the perfect party dip for your tailgate or game day party.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, BBQ
Servings 8
Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 15 Ounce Can Chili no beans
  • 8 Ounce Velveeta Preferably Queso Blanco
  • 8 Ounce Cream Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
  • ½ Cup Milk or Cream
  • ½ Tomato diced

Instructions
 

  • Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese and place in a cast iron with the chili, milk or cream, and seasonings.
  • Heat a grill or smoker to 225-250 degrees and set up for indirect cooking.  Place the skillet on the smoker and heat for about a half hour, then stir the queso well.
  • Continue to smoke the chili con queso for about another 30-90 minutes depending on how much smoke flavor you want in the chili cheese dip. Str about every 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from the smoker and top with diced tomatoes or any other desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Cook times for the smoked cast iron skillet queso can vary depending on your smoker type and how much smoke flavor you want the queso dip recipe to have. Pellet smokers typically give a milder smoke flavor and can be smoked longer to add more smoke flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 888mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, chili, cumin, queso, Smoked
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