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Smoked Cream Cheese
Smoked cream cheese is rich, creamy, and simply irresistible! Score it, season it, smoke it and enjoy the ultimate easy smoked appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Smoking Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or black pepper
Instructions
- Set smoker temperature to 200–225°F (93–107°C).
- Place 8 ounces cream cheese in a greased, small oven-safe baking dish or small cast iron skillet.
- Score the top of the cream cheese with a sharp knife to create a crosshatch pattern. This increases surface area for better smoke absorption and seasoning adherence.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil evenly over the top of the scored cream cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly blended.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over the top and sides of the cream cheese.
- Transfer the dish to the smoker. Smoke for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the cream cheese is lightly golden, slightly puffed, and has visible smoke coloration.
- Remove from the smoker and serve immediately. Best served warm with crackers, pretzels, or sliced baguette.
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Notes
- Switch up the flavor and use 2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ rub or seasoning blend in place of the seasonings listed. Try taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, Cajun seasoning, or Greek seasoning.
- Try a sweet version with a cinnamon-sugar mix or pumpkin pie spice and serve it with graham crackers and apple slices. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of snack.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
478IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 478IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.