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Smoked Cream Cheese

A deliciously creamy and smoky spread perfect for bagels, crackers, or as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for mixing
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for flavor
  • 1 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Prepare for Smoking
  1. Transfer the cream cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape it into a log and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Smoke the Cream Cheese
  1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Unwrap the cream cheese log and place it directly on the smoker rack.
  2. Smoke for about 2 hours, or until the cream cheese is infused with a smoky flavor.
Serve
  1. Remove the smoked cream cheese from the smoker and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Smoked cream cheese can be served with crackers, vegetables, or as a spread on bagels.

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