Tasty Tailgate: teXga Farms’ Smoked Queso  

Picking the perfect dip is key to a memorable football tailgate experience! As you gear up for your next game day, check out this tasty recipe from a proud Georgia alumna.  

Today’s recipe is brought to you by Caroline Lewallen (BSA ’11) of teXga Farms. Located in Habersham County, Georgia, teXga Farms is a family-owned and operated, direct-to-consumer beef cattle operation. Known for their dry-aged beef and premium pork, teXga takes pride in their ethical practices, guaranteeing a delectable meal.  

Alongside her husband, Kyle Lewallen, Caroline has always aspired to build an entrepreneurial venture. In July 2017, they founded teXga Farms, a name inspired by their home states — Texas and Georgia — along with their passion for barbecue, and the “X,” symbolizing the blended nature of animals and their expertise. 

Ingredients: 

1 lb. teXga ground beef 

1 lb. teXga mild (or hot) pork sausage 

1 lg. block Velveeta cheese 

8 oz. smoked gouda cheese 

2 cans of Rotel (we recommend chipotle-seasoned Rotel if available) 

1 can cream of mushroom soup 

4 tbs of your favorite fajita seasoning.

1 small can of green chiles 

1 jar of sliced jalapeños (or use fresh jalapeños!) 

1 bunch of chopped cilantro

Your favorite bag of tortilla chips 

Instructions: 

The best part about this recipe is that you can cook it on a smoker, in a Dutch oven, in a crock pot or even on a Blackstone!

1. Brown your ground beef and sausage for the dip and set aside.
2. Mix your cheeses, Rotel, mushroom soup, chiles, and jalapeños into your pan of choice. The cheese will melt more evenly if you slice and dice it before putting it in the pan.
3. If using a smoker, place on smoker/grill at 300°-325° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
4. If using a Blackstone, place on Blackstone at 200° and stir every 5 minutes.
5. If using a Dutch oven on the stove top, place ingredients in pan at medium heat. Stir every 5 minutes.
6. If using a crockpot, once the ground beef is cooked, you will be able to put all ingredients in a crock pot, turn to high heat (or low) and walk away! Be sure to stir and then add cilantro right before you are ready to serve!
7. Once cheeses are melted for the smoker, Blackstone or stove top, add in your meat, cilantro, and fajita seasonings and stir.
8. Grab your tortilla chips and get ready to Call the Dawgs! Enjoy! 

Find more teXga Farms recipes at https://texgafarms.com/our-beef/our-recipes/