Smoked queso pellet grill

here’s a recipe for smoked queso using a pellet grill:

Ingredients for Smoked queso pellet grill:

• 1 lb block of Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup diced green chilies
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: cooked crumbled sausage or cooked diced bacon for added flavor

Instructions:

1. Preheat your pellet grill to 250°F (120°C) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a large heatproof dish or cast iron skillet, combine the cubed Velveeta cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Place the dish or skillet on the preheated pellet grill and close the lid. Let the cheese melt, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until fully melted and smooth.
4. Once the cheese is melted, stir in the diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. If desired, mix in cooked crumbled sausage or cooked diced bacon for added flavor.
6. Close the lid of the pellet grill and let the queso smoke for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and absorb the smoky flavor.
7. Once smoked to your liking, remove the queso from the pellet grill and serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
8. Enjoy your delicious smoked queso!