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Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso

Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso

By Nick Nesgoda

Do you need the perfect appetizer for your next summer gathering? This queso from Bear Mountain ambassador, Nick Nesgoda, will check all the boxes! Packed with a ton of flavor, it will be the highlight of your summertime meal!

Prep

45 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Serves

10

Steps

  1. Fire up the grill to 350°F with Bear Mountain BBQ Maple Bourbon Pecan pellets, exclusively available at Walmart. 
  2. Cook 1lb of thick cut bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and chop into bite sized pieces. 
  3. Season 2lbs of chicken thighs with your favorite BBQ rub.
  4. Grill the chicken thighs at 350°F until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F then remove and chop into bite sized pieces. 
  5. In a skillet combine cubed pepper jack cheese, cubed queso blanco, chopped chicken (reserve ½ a cup), Rotel tomatoes, diced green chilies, ranch seasoning, and evaporated milk.
  6. Place the skillet on the smoker at 325°F and let it smoke for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. 
  7. Make the homemade ranch by combining all ingredients into a bowl and mixing thoroughly. 
  8. Remove the queso from the grill and top with remaining ½ cup of chicken coated in your favorite BBQ sauce, crumbled bacon, green onions, and drizzle with your homemade ranch dressing. 
  9. Serve with your favorite chips and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1lb. thick cut bacon
  • 2lb. chicken thighs
  • 16oz. pepper jack cheese – cubed
  • 16oz. queso blanco – cubed
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes 
  • 1 can green chilies – diced 
  • 1 Ranch seasoning packet
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • BBQ rub
  • BBQ sauce 
  • green onions – sliced 
  • Bear Mountain BBQ Maple Bourbon Pecan Pellets

Homemade Ranch:

  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise 
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso

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