THE BEST SMOKED  CREAM CHEESE

When you need the perfect party appetizer, you’ll turn to this very best smoked cream cheese over and over again.

Ingredients

Full-fat cream cheese Chili powder Brown sugar Garlic powder Onion powder Ground cumin Smoked paprika Black pepper Favorite accompaniments

With a sharp knife, score the top of the cream cheese in a criss-cross pattern. Don't cut all the way to the bottom of the cream cheese, about halfway will do.

1

Stir together the chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika and black pepper to make the dry rub.

2

Coat the top and sides of the cream cheese with the dry rub. Place the cream cheese in a small cast-iron skillet or aluminum pan.

3

Immediately place the cream cheese on a 225-degree F smoker with a water pan. Close the lid and smoke for about two hours.

4

You'll love this favorite smoked cream cheese. Pair it with your favorite crackers and savor each delicious bite.

Readers love it!

This recipe is super simple and the results are amazing. The cream cheese gets so incredibly flavorful and smokey. It’s definitely a new favorite in our house.

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