Blackstone Queso

Blackstone Queso is a creamy, cheesy dip packed with flavor and perfect for any gathering! Made right on your Blackstone griddle, it’s loaded with melted cheese, spicy peppers, and savory seasonings. Serve it with chips, veggies, or as a topping for tacos and burgers.

This homemade queso dip is the perfect appetizer for all of your upcoming cookouts. It is so creamy, has a little heat and is crowd-pleasing. Your family and guests will be telling you this is the best queso dip they’ve ever had!

After making this queso, you will want to bring it with you anytime you need an appetizer. So simple to put together on the Blackstone griddle and doesn’t have a ton of clean up so you can enjoy it a little sooner.

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why you’ll love this recipe

• This easy queso dip recipe is so easy, you will be dipping your chips in only 30 minutes.
• You can make this ahead of time and warm it up when you need it.
• The warm and creamy queso checks all the boxes of a good comfort food.

what is the difference between queso and cheese dip?

The difference between queso and a regular cheese dip, is that queso has tomatoes, chiles and spices in it while cheese dip does not. They are both yummy dips, but queso just has a little extra flavor from the chunks of tomato, diced green chiles and spices added to it.

ingredients for blackstone queso

• Butter – You get such good flavor when you saute onion and garlic in butter.
• Onion – Diced yellow onion is so tasty in this dip.
• Garlic – Of course we want to add some garlicky flavor.
• Cream cheese – Cut this into cubes to help with melting.
• Milk – Gives this dip a good consistency. Not too runny and not too thick.
• Seasonings – Kosher salt, ground black pepper, onion powder and cumin.
• Velveeta cheese – A great melting cheese product.
• Pepper jack cheese – For a little kick.
• Monterey jack cheese – Slightly sweet.
• Rotel – Our favorite brand of canned diced tomatoes with green chiles and spices that adds a little spice and a subtly delicious smoky flavor.
• Tortilla chips – One of the best ways to enjoy queso.

What can i use if i can’t find rotel?

If you are unable to find a can of Rotel, look for another brand of canned diced tomatoes with green chiles.

You can also make your own blend of diced tomatoes and green chiles to add to this dish.

The spices typically found in Rotel that you can also add are cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and of course, salt.

Is this queso vegetarian?

Yes, this queso is vegetarian. You can cook up some chorizo sausage or ground beef to add to this appetizer if you want a little extra protein.

How to make blackstone queso

In a large cast iron skillet on the Blackstone grill, heat the butter until melted and add onion and garlic and cook until soft.

Lower heat and add cream cheese and milk, stirring until melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in salt, pepper, onion powder and cumin once cream cheese is melted.

Add Velveeta and stir about 4-5 minutes, until melted. Add shredded Monterey Jack and stir until melted before adding Pepper Jack. Do not allow this mixture to boil.

Remove pan from heat and stir in the can of Rotel.

Pour queso into a serving bowl, garnish and serve with tortilla chips.

Do I cook with the lid open or closed on the Blackstone?

For this queso recipe, leave the lid open on the Blackstone griddle. You will be adding more ingredients and stirring the queso every few minutes.

How to serve queso

Dipping chips and veggies in this queso is sure to be everyone’s favorite way to enjoy this dip. Why not set out some guacamole and salsa as well?

This Blackstone queso is also the perfect addition to a plate of nachos or even drizzled on top of a taco. If you’re feeling really adventurous, spread it as the sauce base on a Taco Pizza.

Really elevate a nice easy chili or mac and cheese by stirring a spoonful of queso into your bowl.

how to store leftover queso

FRIDGE: Store leftover queso, if there is any, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

FREEZER: I do not recommend freezing this queso. The consistency can change once it has been thawed and won’t have the same great quality as it did when it was fresh.

How to reheat

The easiest way to reheat queso, is in the microwave. Heat in increments of 20-30 seconds while stirring in between until it is hot.

You can also reheat it on the stovetop in a small sauce pan, just be sure to keep a close eye and stir often to avoid burning the queso.

Lastly, if you plan to warm it up ahead of time for a party, you can warm it on low in a crockpot.

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Open up a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy this creamy queso dip with some friends. There are so many ways to enjoy this dish, as a dip or a sauce or maybe it will replace the American cheddar cheese on your burger. Whichever way you enjoy it, you’re sure to make it for your next cookout.

More delicious dips

• For classic hearty sandwich melted into a dip, Reuben Dip is the way to go.
• Cheesy Bruschetta Dip is a simple 5 ingredient dip that everyone goes wild for.
• Crackers and pretzels are just some of my go to dippers for a Hot Spinach Dip.
• Who says dips are just for appetizers? Try Cookies and Cream Dip made with Oreos for a sweet treat.