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Smoked Queso Dip for Wimps

Indulge in the mellow heat of Smoked Queso for the Wimps, where a fusion of white American and gouda cheeses meets the smoky embrace of Poblano and Cubanelle peppers. Blistered tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of evaporated milk create a velvety dip, perfect for topping with green onions and cilantro in this cheesy goodness delight.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • 1 Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven
  • 1 Ninja Woodfire Cast Iron Pan
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Can Opener
  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb White american cheese
  • 8 oz Gouda cheese
  • 3 Poblano peppers
  • 2 Cubanelle peppers
  • 3 Plum tomatoes
  • 3 Green Onions
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated onion
  • 2 Can Evaporated milk
  • 110 g Smokin Pecan Pellets

Instructions

  • Toss Smokin Pecan Pellets into the Woodfire Outdoor Oven and set the heat to 350°F or 176C.
  • In the woodfire cast iron pan, coat whole tomatoes and peppers with avocado oil. 
  • When the Woodfire oven signals "add food," slide in the pan. Let tomatoes and peppers blister for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers and tomatoes from the pan. Remove the seeds and interior form the peppers and then dice them along with the tomatoes.
  • Drop the smoker temperature to 250F or 121C. Top up with Smokin Pecan Pellets if needed.
  • Chop cheeses into cubes and add them to the pan along with 1 can of evaporated milk and the spices. Stir well to blend the ingredients seamlessly.
  • Stir dip every 15 minutes until cheeses melt. Add more evaporated milk for desired thickness.
  • Dish out in a slow cooker set to warm. Optional: Top with diced green onions, cilantro, or extra peppers. Enjoy the cheesy goodness!

Nutrition

Serving: 65g | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 1mg
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