This Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip combines the best of both worlds into one ridiculously cheesy, smoky appetizer.
Imagine everything you love about a backyard cheeseburger-juicy beef, crispy bacon, tangy pickles, onions, tomatoes, mustard, and ketchup-mixed into a rich, creamy queso and kissed with smoke.
The best part? This recipe is incredibly easy. Once the burgers are grilled and chopped, everything goes into an aluminum pan and onto the smoker.
Whether you're feeding a crowd for football season, hosting a backyard cookout, or looking for the next viral BBQ appetizer, this Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip is guaranteed to disappear fast.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Loaded with real cheeseburger flavor
- Easy one-pan recipe
- Perfect for parties, tailgates, and game days
- Smoky, cheesy, creamy, and packed with toppings
Ingredients
- Hamburger Patties
- Bacon Slices, Cooked and Crumbled
- Cream Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Evaporated Milk
- Diced Tomatoes
- Diced Onions
- Pickle Chips
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Hot Sauce
- Salt Pepper Garlic Seasoning (Or All Day Seasoning)
- Sliced Green Onions
See recipe card for quantities.
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Instructions
Step 1: Grill The burgers
Season the hamburger patties generously with your salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning. Grill until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F.
Step 2: Prepare the Aluminum Pan
In a large disposable aluminum pan, combine ingredients and stir lightly.
Step 3: Smoke the Queso
Smoke for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes until the cheeses are fully melted and the dip is creamy and smooth.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzel bites, toasted baguette slices, or burger-style sliders.
Tips for the Best Cheeseburger Queso
- Freshly cubed cheese melts much smoother
- Add more hot sauce or diced jalapeños if you prefer a spicier dip
- The pickles add that unmistakable cheeseburger flavor and help balance the richness of the cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without a smoker?
Absolutely. Bake the assembled dip in a 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Can I use ground beef instead of burgers?
Yes. Brown and season two pounds of ground beef, drain excess grease, and use it in place of the grilled burger patties.
What to Serve with Cheeseburger Queso Dip?
Tortilla chips, Kettle chips, Pretzel bites, French fries, Tater tots, Toasted crostini, or Slider buns
Storage
Storage:
Store leftover queso in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating:
To reheat, warm slowly on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently. Add a splash of evaporated milk if needed to restore the creamy texture.
Final Bite.
If you love cheeseburgers fresh off the grill, wait until you try them transformed into this smoky, cheesy dip.
Loaded with grilled beef, crispy bacon, tangy pickles, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack, and all the classic burger toppings, this Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip delivers bold backyard flavor in every bite.
Toss everything into a pan, let the smoker work its magic, and watch it become the appetizer everyone crowds around. One scoop is never enough.
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Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip
If you're a fan of cheeseburgers and queso, this Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip combines the best of both worlds into one ridiculously cheesy, smoky appetizer. Imagine everything you love about a backyard cheeseburger-juicy beef, crispy bacon, tangy pickles, onions, tomatoes, mustard, and ketchup-mixed into a rich, creamy queso and kissed with smoke.
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients
- 8 hamburger patties (about 2 pounds of ground beef)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup diced tomato
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup chopped pickle chips
- 2 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season burger patties with salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning.
- Grill burgers until they reach 160°F internal temperature.
- Rest and dice burgers into small pieces.
- Preheat smoker to 250°F.
- Add burgers, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, evaporated milk, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, ketchup, and hot sauce to a cast iron skillet.
- Place pan on smoker and cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes until everything is melted and combined. (If you want a smokier flavor, continue smoking for an additional hour)
- Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and creamy.
- Top with reserved bacon and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
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