Description
Experience the smoky, creamy delight of smoked cream cheese that takes just five minutes of prep time and two hours of hands-off smoking. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to elegant gatherings. The rich flavor from the BBQ rub combined with a hint of sweetness creates a dip that will disappear quickly. Serve it with your favorite crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggies for a versatile and impressive dish that suits various tastes and dietary needs. Elevate your next gathering with this easy-to-make smoked cream cheese!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block cream cheese, cold
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons favorite BBQ rub
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free honey
- Minced parsley, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger or smoker to 225°F.
- Brush the cold cream cheese generously with olive oil.
- Score the top of the cream cheese with diagonal crosshatch marks about 1/2-1 cm deep.
- Sprinkle the BBQ rub evenly over the cream cheese.
- Place the seasoned cream cheese in a cast iron skillet with the scored side facing up and smoke for 2 hours at 225°F.
- After smoking, drizzle with sugar-free honey and garnish with minced parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg