Smoked Cream Cheese
If you own a smoker and looking for a new appetizer then you must check out this smoked cream cheese recipe. Serve it with crackers.
One of the hot trends right now is Smoked Cream Cheese. Basically you season a block of cream cheese and smoke it for a couple of hours at a low temperature in your smoker.
I like to use Everything Bagel Seasoning but you can use whatever you want. I’ve seen some use a cinnamon-sugar mixture, bbq rub or even some jalapeños. The possibilities are almost endless.
Just be mindful that whatever you use should pair well with cream cheese. Next time I make this appetizer I might try some buffalo sauce or cinnamon with some apple pie filling. Sounds yummy to me!
Before you ask, no the cream cheese will not melt. I know this defies logic for some but trust me it won’t melt. Just make sure you stick to the recommended temperatures between 200°F and 250°F for optimal results.
It doesn’t matter if you are going to smoke the cream cheese on a Traeger or Pit Boss smoker. This smoked cheese recipe will work with any type of smoker!
I initially made this appetizer for a Happy Hour get-together I was hosting at my house. Needless to say, this everything bagel cream cheese was a big hit with everyone. I should’ve made more than one it was that good.
Recipe Tip
While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.
Recipe Variation
If you are not a fan of everything bagel we have a few options for you. You can coat the cream cheese in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, a dusting of crushed gingersnap cookies, or a mixture of dried minced onion and garlic powder.
You can also lightly coat the cream cheese in some olive oil with a light dusting of your favorite BBQ seasoning and top with some diced jalapeños and crumbled bacon.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Smoked Cream Cheese recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel Seasoning and Crackers.
How to Make Smoked Cream Cheese
- Apply the Everything Bagel Seasoning all over the cream cheese block. Make sure you put some on all 6 sides. Add a few sear marks to the top with a knife.
- Place on a small baking sheet or piece of aluminum foil.
- Put the cream cheese on your smoker and cook for 1 1/2 hours at 250°F or 2 hours at 200°F.
Smoked Cream Cheese
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- ¼ Cup Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Apply the Everything Bagel Seasoning all over the cream cheese block. Make sure you put some on all 6 sides. Add a few sear marks to the top with a knife.
- Place on a small baking sheet or piece of aluminum foil.
- Put the cream cheese on your smoker and cook for 1 1/2 hours at 250°F or 2 hours at 200°F.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
This recipe was interesting. I say interesting because it was the first time I had made it. It was delicious and with the everything bagel seasoning it made it just perfect.