It sounds as though, somehow, between his hectic tour schedule, running multiple restaurants, and performing with his wife, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton has still found time to executive produce and host one of fall’s hottest new reality TV competitions.
We’re not talking about “The Voice,” but rather Shelton’s new venture, “The Road,” where he stars alongside Keith Urban, on CBS. Of course, nothing goes with a Blake Shelton show quite like an ice-cold beer and a recipe straight from his kitchen.
While Shelton has shared a few of the recipes that he serves at his Ole Red restaurant in Tennessee, Las Vegas, Florida, and Oklahoma, we’re more keen to know what the country singer makes in the comfort of his own home. And thanks to a 2019 interview with Country Living, we know what the award-winning artist is whipping up a lot.
The Dish Blake Shelton Craves While on Tour
If he’s cooking at home, Shelton says he loves a chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes and country gravy, and that his go-to drink is the “Blake-a-Rita” served at Ole Red—which is simply his Smithworks vodka mixed with Sprite Zero over ice.
However, even though chicken-fried steak is about as comforting as you can get, it’s not the meal Shelton finds himself craving when he’s on tour.
“When your tour ends, what’s the first homemade thing that you crave?” Country Living asked.
“Homemade cheese dip,” Shelton responded.
The answer isn’t super surprising, considering Shelton serves “Redneck Nachos” at his Old Red restaurant, which are tortilla chips loaded with seasoned taco meat, white queso, and lots of toppings. We were happy to learn, though, that Shelton’s at-home version is even easier. In fact, his go-to dip is about as easy as cheese dip gets.
“I use some Velveeta, chopped up jalapeños, some sautéed onions, mix it up, and start dipping,” he told Country Living.
Essentially, Shelton’s recipe is a mix between the classic Ro*tel Velveeta queso with that jalapeño spice and the Pioneer Woman’s Dirty Queso with its sweet caramelized onions. Mix it up in a pot or the slow cooker, and you’ve got the ideal snack for potlucks, barbecues, and tailgates, paired with tortilla chips and your favorite Blake Shelton song.
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