Smoked Cream Cheese
Smoked cream cheese is one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you can make on your smoker. Coated in BBQ rub and slow-smoked until irresistibly soft and flavorful, it's the perfect dip for crackers, veggies, or toasted bagels.
Servings 4
Calories 49kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz block cream cheese I usually smoke at least two blocks at once
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard or olive oil.
- 1 tbsp bbq rub Any sweet bbq rub like our Ultimate Ribs Rub will work.
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 200°F. You need indirect heat and light smoke.
- Remove the block of cream cheese from its packaging and use a sharp knife to score the top in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about ¼ inch deep to help absorb smoke and seasoning.
- Lightly brush the surface with yellow mustard or olive oil (optional, but helps seasoning stick) and then sprinkle BBQ rub evenly over all sides.
- Place the seasoned cream cheese on a wire rack or cast iron skillet and then transfer to the preheated smoker. Smoke for 1-½ to 2 hours, or until it softens and the score marks become more pronounced.
- Carefully remove the dish from the smoker and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately alongside chips, crackers, veggies or spread on bagels. Optionally drizzle with hot honey
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Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg
