Jalapeno popper smoked cream cheese is bold and spicy, transforming classic jalapeno poppers into a tasty dip or spread that’s perfect for any party, potluck, or big game celebration.
Appetizers are the backbone of any gathering. That’s especially true of gameday parties, where the excitement is high, and appetites are, too.
With the Super Bowl fast approaching, we’re already lining up eats like chicken bacon ranch sliders, our French bread pizza air fryer recipe, and of course, jalapeno poppers.
You know us, we like to get creative, so our popper will come in packages like jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket, jalapeno popper puff pastry, and jalapeno popper bites.
Now, we’ll be adding this tasty dip to our rotation, too. It’s another creative take on jalapeno poppers that is always a hit.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Basic Ingredients: You’ll only need 6 basic ingredients to make this recipe.
- Easy: This recipe is incredibly simple, requiring only basic knowledge of cooking.
- Classic Flavor: This dip combines all the hallmark flavor of poppers, like cream cheese, bacon, green onions, and jalapenos.
- Versatile: This makes a great dip or a spread on burgers or sliders.
- Great for Meal Prep: This dip can be frozen for up to a month, so you can save extra for future use.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find a complete list of ingredients and their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cream Cheese: Cream cheese creates a rich, creamy base and classic flavor for this dip.
- Bacon: Crispy, crumbled bacon adds smoky, salty, meaty flavor.
- Jalapenos: Diced jalapenos add the vegatal, hot flavor you love about poppers.
- Chipotle Seasoning: Chipotle seasoning adds more smoky, complex flavor, with a hint of sweetness.
Variations
- Chipotle Seasoning: You can use your favorite seasoning blend for this recipe. It’s a great base for all kinds of flavors.
- Bacon: Change up the flavor of this dip by using different bacon varieties.
- Wood Chips or Pellets: Use different wood chips or pellets in your smoker to give the dip different flavor profiles. Mild, sweet woods work best.
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Smoked Cream Cheese
Step 1: Mix all the ingredients except the bacon and green onions.
Step 2: Form the cheese into a brick shape and coat evenly with the seasoning. Then, score the top.
Step 3: Smoke the cream cheese in a smoker-safe dish.
Step 4: Fry the bacon and crumble it while the cheese smokes. Then, top the smoked cheese with the bacon and green onions.
Expert Tips
- Preheat your smoker to ensure even smoking and accurate cooking time.
- If you use a wood smoker, soak your wood for at least 30 minutes to ensure it smokes rather than burns.
- Always check that your dish is smoker-safe.
Jalapeno Popper Smoked Cream Cheese FAQs
A variety of woos work well for this cream cheese dip. Mild, fruity woods like apple, cherry, pecan, mapled, and alder give the cheese a delicate note. Hickory is a great option for a robust, smoky flavor. Be sparing, however. It’s strong!
Refrigerate this smoked cream cheese dip for up to a week in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
Any bacon will work well in this recipe, Just like regular poppers, choose your favorite flavor!
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Jalapeno Popper Smoked Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- 12 ounce bacon
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ⅓ cup sweet chipotle seasoning, or your favorite seasoning blend
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 215 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and diced jalapenos together.
- Form back into a “brick” and cover all sides with the seasoning.
- Place the cream cheese in a smoker safe dish.
- Score the top of the cream cheese.
- Place the dish with the cream cheese on the smoker grill grates.
- Smoke for 2 hours.
- While the cream cheese is smoking, cut the bacon into little pieces and fry until crispy, or crumble once cooked.
- Top cream cheese mixture with crispy bacon and green onions.
- Enjoy with crackers, toasted baguettes, bagels, or vegetables.
Notes
- Preheat your smoker to ensure even smoking and accurate cooking time.
- If you use a wood smoker, soak your wood for at least 30 minutes to ensure it smokes rather than burns.
- Always check that your dish is smoker-safe.
This is probably the best jalapeno popper-inspired recipe I’ve ever seen. I’m excited to make this one!
This is the best use of the smoker I’ve seen in a while. I really loved this one.
The jalapeño popper toppings look like it will give the perfect kick. Will serve it at our next family gathering soon! Thanks for the recipe!
I love jalapeno poppers! This is such a delicious spread for game day…great balance of heat and smokiness.
Tried it today and it turned out great. Smoky, spicy, and super easy to serve!
I love anything jalapeno poppers! I’ve tried so many dishes and this one is perfect at this time!