Description
Indulge in the creamy allure of smoked cream cheese, a simple yet impressive appetizer that will elevate any gathering. With just five minutes of prep and two hours of hands-off smoking, you can create a flavorful dish that will have guests returning for more. Infused with aromatic BBQ rub and a touch of honey, this smoky delight pairs perfectly with crunchy veggies or hearty crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block cream cheese (cold)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons favorite BBQ rub
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free honey
- Minced parsley (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger or smoker to 225°F.
- Brush the cold cream cheese with olive oil and score the top with diagonal crosshatch marks.
- Generously sprinkle BBQ rub over the cream cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the seasoned cream cheese in a cast iron skillet and smoke for about 2 hours.
- Once done, drizzle honey on top and garnish with minced parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg