Jalapeno Popper Smoked Cream Cheese
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.
Servings: 8 Servings
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
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.