Chipotle Smokies with Salsa Verde & Queso Fresco

This Chipotle Smokie is definitely the Smokie of the Summer! ☀ We teamed up with MasterChef’s Chanelle Saks (@chezchanelle) to bring you a delicious Chipotle Smokie recipe with Salsa Verde & Queso Fresco. There’s nothing better on a hot summer’s day! 

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 6 Smokies

Ingredients

  • 1 Package of Grimm’s Chipotle Bavarian Smokies
  • 6 BunsFor the Salsa Verde:
  • 5 tomatillos, leaves removed and rinsed
  • 1 white onion, quartered
  • 1 jalapeno, deseeded and quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, tops removed but skin on
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Sea Salt, Seasoning Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Queso Fresco cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to 450F.
  2. Remove the leaves from the tomatillos and rinse well to remove stickiness.
  3. For the Salsa Verde: to a grill pan, add the tomatillos, quartered onions and jalapenos, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cut the top off the garlic cloves but leave the skin on. Wrap in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil, then add to the grill pan.
  5. Place the grill pan on the grill for about 10 minutes, flipping everything halfway.
  6. After 10 minutes, on the other side of the grill, add the smokies and grill over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
  7. Remove the Salsa Verde ingredients from the grill and allow to cool for a few minutes before adding to a food processor or blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, oil and season well to taste. Blend until well incorporated.
  8. Serve Chipotle Smokies with a generous amount of Salsa Verde and Queso Fresco. Enjoy!