Description
This smoked cream cheese dip is a showstopper appetizer that blends creamy, rich dairy with bold smoky flavor and the gentle heat of fresh jalapeños. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe for your smoker, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 oz IPA beer
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ancho chili powder
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 fresh jalapeños, sliced and seeded
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C), lid closed, for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap cream cheese and place it in a casserole dish, cast iron skillet, or foil tray.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil and beer. Brush all sides of the cream cheese block.
- In another bowl, combine mustard powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ancho chili powder, white pepper, and salt.
- Slice and seed the jalapeños. Toss them with the leftover beer and oil mixture and ½ tablespoon of the seasoning blend.
- Score the cream cheese in a crisscross pattern using a knife.
- Rub all sides of the cream cheese with the seasoning mix and surround with seasoned jalapeños.
- Smoke uncovered for 2½ hours.
- Once done, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with pretzels, chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
- Full-fat cream cheese is recommended for best results.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños or seeding them to control the heat level.
- Mild woods like applewood, cherry, or pecan are suggested for smoking.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like pretzels, chips, crackers, or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 oz)
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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