Grilled Queso Dip

Grilled Queso Dip Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need.

Sausage: While you can try other types of sausage, we love the flavor and heat of traditional pork chorizo.

Biscuits: Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits are quick, convenient, and easy to split in half for these cheese-stuffed dippers. You can sub with Buttermilk or Butter Tastin’ Flaky Layers Biscuits, too.

Cheese Sticks: These are easy to cut into the perfect shape to fit inside the biscuit dippers.

Taco Seasoning: Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix and a little melted butter add flavor and color to the tops of the cheese-stuffed biscuits.

Cheese: Using Velveeta™ cheese product is the key to a smooth texture in this dip. Cutting into cubes before microwaving ensures even melting.

Salsa: We used mild, chunky salsa for this recipe; you can use your favorite type. Note: A thinner salsa will result in a thinner dip.

Chiles: Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles add mild flavor and texture.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Avocado and green onion.

Cookware You’ll Need

Here’s the equipment you’ll need for this yummy dip.

Cast-Iron Skillet: Nothing beats the sturdiness and conductivity of cast iron for grilling. Using a different pan could cause the biscuits and chorizo to burn on the grill.

Silicone Brush: While you can use a standard pastry brush to coat the cheese-stuffed biscuits, a silicone brush is nice to have for grilling. It won’t hold on to savory flavors like garlic and spices after washing like a natural-bristle brush does, and it’s heat safe, too.

Large Glass Measuring Cup: With a handle that won’t get too hot and a lip for easy pouring, this is the best pick for microwaving your cheese mixture.

Other Cookware You’ll Need: Chef’s knife, large wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cup and spoon.

How to Make Grilled Queso Dip

Here’s a quick rundown of how to make this delicious dip.

1. Cook the Chorizo

For fastest cooking, avoid opening and closing the grill too often while the chorizo cooks.

2. Make the Biscuit Dippers

Be careful when enclosing the biscuit dough around the cheese, and seal each completely to ensure the cheese stays inside the dough during grilling.

3. Heat Remaining Dip Ingredients

Don’t skip the step of stirring the cheese mixture after each minute in the microwave. This will help prevent the cheese from burning on the edges of the bowl.

4. Finish the Dip

When pouring the cheese mixture into the skillet, go slowly so the cheese has a chance to seep down into the chorizo. The dip can be held warm, covered with foil, for about 30 minutes. Wait to add toppings until just before serving.

Possible Variations

Make it your own by using different types of cheese, like pepper Jack, in the biscuits or swapping breakfast sausage for the chorizo. You can also try different salsas like salsa verde or black bean instead of plain.

And if you love this recipe, check out our other skillet dips. There’s even a dessert version!

Serving Grilled Queso Dip

Why not make your whole meal on the grill? Try out some of our other grilling recipes. From foil packs to barbecue chicken, we’re sure to have a grilled recipe to suit your needs. Then, just serve them with one of these make-ahead pasta salads, and your cookout is complete!

Storage

Here’s how we recommend storing and reheating any leftover dip.

Refrigerator

Cover and store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Biscuits can be stored separately in another airtight container for up to a day. Do not store the dip or biscuits in the cast-iron skillet, as it could damage your pan.

Freezer

We don’t recommend freezing the dip or biscuits. The dip could separate during freezing, and the texture of the cheese-stuffed biscuits could suffer from freezing and reheating.

Reheating

To reheat from refrigerated, transfer individual servings of dip into microwavable bowls. Cover loosely and microwave, stirring once, on medium-high (70%) for about 2 minutes or until steaming. Add a bit of water if the dip seems too thick. Stir again before serving. For biscuits, wrap each in paper towel; place on microwavable plate. Microwave on Medium-Low (30%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heated through and center is at least 165°F. Let stand 1 minute before serving.