Cooking Guide: Smoked Brisket Queso
Indulge in the creamy, smoky delight of **Smoked Brisket Queso**—a perfect dip for game days, parties, or cozy nights in. This recipe combines the rich flavors of smoked brisket with gooey cheeses and fresh vegetables, creating a mouth-watering experience that’s hard to resist. Let’s dive into the ingredients, cooking instructions, and some helpful tips to make your queso unforgettable!
*Ingredients
– **4 fresh jalapeños**, seeds removed and diced (about ¼” pieces)
– **1 ½ cups Roma tomatoes**, diced (about ¼” pieces)
– **18 oz white American cheese**, cubed
– **10 oz Monterey Jack cheese*, shredded
– **12 oz chopped smoked brisket
– **1 cup heavy whipping cream
– **2 tsp chili powder
– **½ tsp cumin
– **1 tsp granulated garlic
– **½ tsp red pepper flakes
– **½ tsp kosher salt
– **1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
– **Blue corn tortilla chips** (for serving)
– **Fresh jalapeño and tomato or pico de gallo** (for topping)
****Cooking Instructions****
1. **Preheat the Smoker**: Set your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
2. **Prepare the Ingredients**: In a large 12” cast iron skillet, layer the ingredients:
– Add the diced jalapeños and tomatoes.
– Place the chopped brisket on top.
– Scatter the cubed white American cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese over everything.
– Pour the heavy cream evenly across the top.
– Finally, sprinkle all spices over the mixture.
3. **Smoke the Queso**:
– Place the skillet in the preheated smoker without covering it.
– Smoke for about 45 minutes or until you see bubbles forming around the edges.
4. **Mix and Continue Smoking**:
– Remove from the smoker and stir everything together for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
– Return to the smoker for an additional 15 minutes or until it bubbles again.
5. **Serve**: Stir once more before serving. Top with fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, or pico de gallo for an extra burst of flavor. Serve hot with blue corn tortilla chips.
****Cooking Time**
– **Prep Time**: 10 minutes
– **Cook Time**: 1 hour
– **Total Time**: 1 hour 10 minutes
****Nutritional Information****
This recipe serves approximately 6 people. Here’s a rough estimate of nutritional values per serving:
– **Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
– **Total Fat: 35g
– **Saturated Fat: 20g
– **Cholesterol: 100mg
– **Sodium**: 900mg
– **Total Carbohydrates: 20g
– **Dietary Fiber: 2g
– **Sugars: 5g
– **Protein: 25g
(Note: Nutritional values may vary based on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.)
****Tips and Notes*
– *Cheese Quality*: For the best flavor, opt for high-quality cheeses from your local deli rather than pre-packaged options.
– *Brisket*: If you don’t have leftover brisket, this is a great excuse to smoke a fresh one!
– *Stirring*: Stirring halfway through cooking helps evenly distribute heat and flavors.
– *Thickening*: If your queso thickens too much as it cools, simply reheat gently on low heat and stir in a splash of cream or milk to restore its creamy texture.
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