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Smoked Cream Cheese

Irresistibly Creamy Smoked Cream Cheese You’ll Love to Share

This Smoked Cream Cheese recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's easy to make and customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 97
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Block
  • Dry Rub Choose between Spicy Taco Seasoning or Smoked Paprika with Dehydrated Honey

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • cast-iron skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Unwrap the cream cheese and freeze for about 10 minutes to enhance the smoky flavor.
  2. Cut the block of cream cheese in half horizontally and sprinkle with your chosen dry rub.
  3. Make shallow slits on the top of each half for better smoke penetration.
  4. Preheat the smoker to 200°F.
  5. Smoke the cheese for about 1 hour until soft and slightly firmer at the edges.
  6. Remove and let rest for a few minutes before serving with dippers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months, but texture may change slightly upon thawing.

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