Smoked Brisket & Cheese Dip

This Smoked Brisket & Cheese Dip is what happens when leftover BBQ meets game-day snack goals. It’s bold, melty, and built to feed a hungry crowd. Toss everything into a skillet, let it bubble in the oven, and you’re minutes away from something seriously scoopable.

The real win here is the mix of cheeses and smoky brisket. You get that rich, melty base from American, Monterey Jack, and sharp cheddar, plus just enough heat from diced jalapeños and a hit of spice. It’s hearty, loaded with flavor, and made to be devoured straight out of the pan with chips or bread.

Helpful Tips

• Use good cheese: Skip pre-shredded bags. Block cheese melts better and gives the dip a smoother texture.
• Don’t skip the stir: Mixing every 5 minutes while it bakes helps everything melt evenly and keeps the texture just right.
• Garnish right before serving: That extra brisket and pico on top adds color and makes it look fresh off the grill.

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Smoked Brisket & Cheese Dip

If you’ve got leftover brisket in the fridge, this is how you turn it into something worth hovering over at a party.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 6 ounces white American cheese cubed (deli case)
• 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded from a block
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded from a block
• 6 ounces leftover brisket chopped (divided)
• 2 jalapenos seeds removed and diced
• 3/4 cup pico de gallo divided
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F(200°C).
• Grab a cast iron skillet or heavy pan. Add the cheeses, then pile on the brisket, jalapenos, and pico de gallo. Keep it in piles for now. Save some brisket and pico for garnish at the end.
• Pour over the heavy whipping cream and sprinkle on the seasonings.
• Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to incorporate everything. Once melted and bubbly, remove from oven. Stir again to mix. Garnish with extra brisket and pico de gallo. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 351mgIron: 1mg

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