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Smoked Cream Cheese


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This smoked cream cheese is a delicious appetizer that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. block cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons easy dry rub
  • 12 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • to taste thinly sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. Turn pellet grill to smoke.
  2. Spread dry rub on a rimmed plate.
  3. Coat cream cheese in the dry rub, gently pressing it into the surface of the cream cheese, until the entire block is coated.
  4. Score the top of the block of cream cheese in a cross-hatch pattern.
  5. If desired, drizzle with olive oil or spray with olive oil spray.
  6. Transfer to a disposable aluminum pan.
  7. Smoke at 250 degrees for 2 hours.
  8. Drizzle with honey and garnish with sliced green onion if desired.
  9. Serve with sliced French bread and Ritz crackers and enjoy!

Notes

  • This can be adapted with different rubs and toppings.
  • Adjust smoking time based on desired smokiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 oz.
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg