This appetizer dip might require patience, but good things really do come to those who wait! Smoked Cream Cheese brings out a new dimension to the creamy, tangy richness of cream cheese; a deep umami smokiness that can only come from slow smoking it on the grill. A sprinkling of your favorite seasoning elevates every scoop of it! Smoked Cream Cheese is a distinguished appetizer that everyone is going to love!
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon seasoning of your choice, such as taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, cinnamon-sugar, Italian seasoning, or curry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- bagel chips, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Using two pieces of layered foil, create a dish by folding and crimping the edges, forming a lip all around.
Step 2 –Unwrap the cream cheese and place it in the center of the foil dish.
Step 3 –Gently score the top of the cream cheese with a knife, cutting about 1/4-inch-deep.
Step 4 –Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly with the seasoning of your choice, making sure to cover all sides.
Step 5 –Pour the olive oil over the cream cheese.
Step 6 –Preheat the grill for indirect heat at 250 degrees F. On a gas grill, turn off the center burners.
Step 7 –Add the smoking chips of your choice to the grill.
Step 8 –Place the foil dish on the grill and close the grill top.
Step 9 –Smoke the cream cheese until darkened and the score marks open up, about 2-3 hours. The darkening might be subtle, but the smoky flavor will be infused.
Step 10 –Transfer the smoked cream cheese from the grill and allow it to cool.
Step 11 –Serve with the bagel chips.
