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Smoked Cream Cheese

Smoked Cream Cheese: A Luscious Twist for Your Appetizer Spread

Discover the magic of Smoked Cream Cheese, a delightful twist on your appetizer spread with smoky flavor and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese
  • 1 block Cream Cheese Chill first for better smokiness absorption.
For the Dry Rub
  • to taste Dry Rub Choose your favorite, such as spicy taco seasoning or smoked paprika.

Equipment

  • Smoker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by unwrapping an 8-ounce block of cream cheese and placing it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Once firm, remove the cream cheese from the freezer and coat it generously with your chosen dry rub.
  3. Create shallow slits in the top of the cream cheese block for better presentation and easy dipping.
  4. Preheat your smoker to 200°F and place the cream cheese block directly onto the grill grates. Smoke for about 1 hour.
  5. Remove from smoker, allow to cool slightly, and serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Smoked cream cheese is best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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