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    Home » Dips, Spreads & Aioli

    Smoked Cream Cheese

    Published on December 19, 2021 - Updated on May 6, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.
     
    smoked cream cheese 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.

    everything bagel seasoning
    Everything Bagel Cream Cheese on the 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.

    everything bagel seasoning

    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!

    delicious appetizer

    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!

    smoked cream cheese

    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.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    💭 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.

    For more great recipes with Cream Cheese, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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      Creamy Beer Cheese Dip
    • cheddar bacon pinwheels
      Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels
    • peanut butter apple dip
      Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Dip
    • slow cooker buffalo chicken chili
      Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

    📋 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 ½ hours at 250°F or 2 hours at 200°F.

    Smoked Cream Cheese

    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.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 97 kcal

    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 ½ hours at 250°F or 2 hours at 200°F.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 39mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 381IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

    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.

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    1 Comment

    1. Jeremy

      February 05, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      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.

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