Smoked Cream Cheese Dip

This smoked cream cheese dip is the low-effort appetizer that disappears fast.

Ingredients

• 8 oz block cream cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp BBQ rub
• 1/3 cup pepper jelly
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions
• Crackers, pretzels, or tortilla chips

Directions

1. Heat smoker to 225 degrees F.
2. Place cream cheese in a small foil pan or cast iron dish.
3. Score the top in a crosshatch pattern, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with BBQ rub.
4. Smoke for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until warm and lightly browned.
5. Spoon pepper jelly over the top and sprinkle with green onions.
6. Serve warm with crackers or chips.

Mood Messy Tip

For a savory version, swap pepper jelly for crumbled bacon and a drizzle of hot honey.

Smoker We Use

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We make this dip on the smoker we use at home.