Smoked paprika makes an excellent addition to your store-bought queso because it brings the right balance of heat and spice along with a uniquely smoky flavor. The difference between regular and smoked paprika comes down to the level of boldness in the spice, and with a jar of store-bought queso, bolder is better!
"I sampled several different jars from my local Walmart, both solo and with plain, salted tortilla chips. I examined the aroma, flavor, and consistency of each one before ranking them from worst to best."