The Smuggler's Journal

Put this out first and it'll be gone before the mains hit the table. Smoked queso, loaded with chorizo and real chipotle heat.

What you need

A block of processed melting cheese, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, chorizo or bacon, and chipotle for heat.

Smuggler's Pick (and two ways to run it)

Every good smuggler runs a few routes. Pick the one that suits your crew:

• The Classic Run — Uncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ Sauce: stirred through for smoky heat and a bit of sweetness.
• The Bold Route — Smokes Seasoning Chipotle Salt: a dry chipotle hit if you want it drier and less sweet.
• The Fiery Run — your favourite Hot Sauce: a few extra dashes for the heat-seekers at the table.

Method

1. Brown chorizo or bacon in a cast iron pan.
2. Add cubed melting cheese, cream cheese, diced tomatoes and chipotle sauce.
3. Place on the smoker at 110-120°C for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until fully melted and combined.
4. Serve straight from the pan with corn chips.

Serve it with

Corn chips, grilled bread, or spooned over a smash burger.

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