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Smoked Cream Cheese
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Smoked Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly

Fire up the grill and smoke infuse the perfect pepper jelly and cream cheese appetizer recipe to share with your friends and family.
Course Appetizer, Appetizers, party food, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cream cheese, grilled, pepper jelly, smoked, Smoked Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 oz.
Calories 87kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese Block cold
  • 1 Tbsp. All Purpose BBQ Rub
  • 1/2 cup Pepper Jelly
  • Garnish with extra pickled jalapenos and bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to 250 F. and set it for indirect heat.
  • To a small cast iron skillet, add the block of cream cheese to the pan. Use a paring knife to score the top of it in a crosshatch patter if desired.
  • Coat the cream cheese in the rub on all sides, bottom, and the top. Place on the grill and smoke for up to two hours. It should puff up slightly and be hot all the way through.
  • Remove from the grill and top with the pepper jelly. Add sliced jalapenos and bacon pieces over the top if desired.
  • Serve with toasted bread rounds, crackers, and vegetables for healthier way to enjoy this dip!

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Notes

Make It Your Own: Try swapping in hot honey, fig jam, or cranberry BBQ sauce depending on the season or occasion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 112mg | Sugar: 6g