Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip

Name: Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 16 oz processed cheese block (Velveeta), cubed; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded; 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 oz can), drained; 2 tsp yellow mustard; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp liquid smoke; 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced

Ground beef and bacon baked into a bubbling layer of melted cheeses with tomatoes, pickles, and a few drops of liquid smoke, a cheeseburger reimagined as a scoopable party dip that spread fast on social media this fall.

40 minEasyServes 8340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb ground beef
16 oz processed cheese block (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 oz can), drained
2 tsp yellow mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp liquid smoke
1/2 cup dill pickles, diced

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 6 slices chopped bacon until crisp, then remove it to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
3

Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain off excess fat.
4

Stir 2 tsp yellow mustard, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 tsp liquid smoke into the beef, then spread the mixture in an even layer in the baking dish.
5

Scatter 16 oz cubed processed cheese block (Velveeta) over the beef, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese on top. Spoon 1 can drained diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 oz can) evenly over the cheese.
6

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the cheese is fully melted and the top is bubbling.
7

Scatter the crisped bacon and 1/2 cup diced dill pickles over the top and serve hot with chips or crackers.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip need?

For Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 6.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip?

The entry for Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip calls for 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip uses 6 slices bacon, chopped.

Is Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip comes from 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 oz can), drained. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the tomatoes, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Smoked Cheeseburger Queso Dip?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 340 calories, with 18 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 820 mg sodium.

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