Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe (Take Your Cheese to The NEXT Level)

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Cheese and BBQ are two of my favorite food group!

Now if you combine them, you’re in for a hell of a treat!

Recently we smoked cream cheese and I bet your gonna want to try it!

It’s smoky, creamy, and packed full of delicious flavor. Not only is it yummy, but it’s also super easy.

Great for when you’ve got some friends over for a cookout. It’s the perfect smoked appetizer recipe!

Throw it on before your guests arrive and it will be ready to nibble on while they are waiting for the main event!

Let’s see how to do it!

What You Need to For Ths Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe

• Smoker
  
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese – you don’t have to use Philadelphia, however, some of the generic brands don’t heat as well.
  
• BBQ Sauce
  
• (You can see the seasoning options below)
  

Additional Ingredients
Toasted Focaccia or Crackers

Honey

What Seasonings to Use for Smoked Cream Cheese

You can use any seasoning that you like. Just make sure not to pick a seasoning that is too salty.

You’ll find that the combination of salty rub and salty cheese can be too much.

Some Seasonings That Work Well

You can vary your seasonings up for THE smoked cream cheese! Here are some that work well!

• Ranch Seasoning Mix
  
• Brisket Dust
  
• Tex Mex Seasoning
  
• Smoked Chicken Rub
  
• Bagel Seasoning
  
• Keen Curry Powder
  
• Lemon Pepper

Some Cheesy Tips

• The cheese is the delivery vehicle for the flavor, it can take a lot, so load up on your seasoning
  
• Make sure you make extra; this will be the first thing to be devoured on your cheese platter
  
• If you like cream cheese, you have to try smoked queso dip, its got jalapenos, and ground beef!
  
• You might be wondering how to store smoked cheese, there are 3 easy methods for it.
  
• Don’t use a salty rub! Salty cheese plus salty rub means you’ll be chugging water all night.
• Want to try a softer cheese? Try this brie wrapped in prosciutto and smoked recipe, it smoky, crispy and cheesy.

What to Serve with Smoked Cream Cheese?

Perfect on a cheese platter or a cookout or as a snack during the game, smoked cheese is the perfect snack!

Try serving it with;

• Carrot or cucumber batons
  
• Crackers
  
• Pita Crisps
  
• Apple or Pears
  
• Doritos
  
• Toasted Baguette
  
• Focaccia
  
• Bagels

Try topping your smoked cream cheese with pesto, bacon jam, gin marmalade, chimichurri olive tapenade, tomato relish, corn relish, honey, or fruit jam

How to Smoked Cream Cheese

1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F or set up your gas grill for smoking. Add the wood chip of your choice, don’t go too heavy on the flavor, and try to pick a mild fruitwood
   
2. Take your 8 oz. block of cream cheese, score it about 2/3 way through
   
3. Give it a rub with your chosen seasonings. Make sure you get in all the cracks
   
4. Place it in the smoker for an hour, then give it a glaze with your favorite BBQ sauce
   
5. Put back in the smoker for 15 minutes, remove and serve!

What Flavor Of Wood Should You Use To Smoke Cream Cheese?

Try to avoid strong flavors like hickory or mesquite. You don’t want to overpower the cheese and seasoning.

Try going for a mild fruit wood like cherry or apple or even alder wood.

Turn It Into a Smoked Cream Cheese Dip

If you want to serve your smoked cheese as a dip here is how you can do it.

Blend your smoked cream cheese with a cup of natural yogurt and 3 garlic cloves.

Serve with crusty bread or chopped vegetable sticks.

Storing Your Leftover Smoked Cheese

If your friends and family don’t eat it all, you can save the leftovers for another time. It’s great for breakfast, smear some on a bagel!

All you need to do to store it is; place it in an airtight container and eat it within 4 days.

Don’t freeze it doesn’t defrost well and the flavor and consistency will be different.

After BBQ, cheese is our go-to food! It’s been great seeing how pitmaster Clay made such an incredible dish from a simple ingredient!

Have you smoked cheese before?

Smoke On!

Charlie

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