Grilled Campfire Queso Dip
30 min cook time
Planning a picnic or backyard barbeque? Or maybe you’re looking to elevate your next campsite meal. This campfire queso recipe is for outdoorsy grillers–and anyone lucky enough to hang with them. It’s one of those easy, crowd-pleasing camping dips you’ll be asked to make again and again. Chop and prep the fresh ingredients at home, then pack them in a cooler for easy transport. When you’re ready, just fire up the grill and unleash the spicy, cheesy goodness of this easy camping appetizer.
How to Make Campfire Queso Dip
To make this campfire dip, start by browning your choice of ground meat with chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño until cooked through. Drain the beef and set aside. In a bowl, toss shredded cheese with cornstarch and spices. When deciding on the best type of cheese for a campfire dip, choose cheeses that melt smoothly and hold up to heat—like Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a Mexican blend. Layer the cooked meat, cheese mix, canned tomatoes with chilis, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt in a disposable foil pan. Cover tightly with foil and keep chilled until ready to grill. At the grill, cook the foil pan over indirect heat with the lid closed for about 15 minutes. Uncover, stir in some milk, and continue grilling—stirring occasionally—until melted and smooth. Add more milk if needed for a creamy texture. Remove from heat, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips.
