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Easy Smoked Cream Cheese Dip with Bacon and Jalapeño

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy smoked cream cheese dip, topped generously with crumbled bacon and green onions.
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Make this simple smoked cream cheese dip using your pellet grill or smoker for a flavorful appetizer perfect for game day or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) block full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese seasoning rub (BBQ style)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare your smoker or pellet grill for indirect heat, aiming for a temperature between 225°F and 250°F. Use a mild wood like apple or cherry for smoking.
  2. Remove the cream cheese from its foil wrapper and place it directly on the grill grate or in a small, oven-safe dish.
  3. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly with the seasoning rub.
  4. Smoke the cream cheese for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it is soft and has absorbed a noticeable smoky flavor.
  5. Remove the smoked cream cheese from the grill and place it in a mixing bowl.
  6. Add the crumbled bacon, minced jalapeño, Worcestershire sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  7. Use a fork or hand mixer to blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
  8. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For a colder smoke flavor, you can use a smoke tube inside your grill or oven after the cream cheese has softened slightly from ambient heat.
  • If you do not have a smoker, you can mimic the flavor by mixing 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke into the softened cream cheese mixture before serving.
  • Use your favorite BBQ rub for the seasoning; a mix heavy on paprika and brown sugar works well.

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