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Smoked Holiday Cream Cheese

If you've been a pitmaster for a while, you've probably made a simple smoked cream cheese a time or two. This Holiday season, kick it up a notch and try this Holiday Cream Cheese appetizer dip that's great for parties, dinners, or wherever your festivities take you!

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Smoked Holiday Cream Cheese
THE METHOD

COOK IT.

01

Preheat smoker to 225°F.

02

Unwrap the cream cheese blocks and score the tops into a diamond/criss cross pattern.

03

Place the scored blocks onto a sheet tray lined with butcher paper. Place the tray onto the upper rack of your preheated smoker.

04

Smoke for 2 hours.

05

Remove the cheese and allow to cool. While cheese is cooling, melt the butter in a saucepot on the stove on medium heat until slightly browned.

06

Add pecans and Macadamia nuts to the browned butter and lightly toast for 2-3 minutes. Add in chopped garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

07

In a large bowl, add smoked cream cheese, chives, bacon (optional), paprika and pepper. Fold in most of the nut topping mixture, reserving about 1/3 cup as a garnish.

08

In your serving bowl, top mixed cream cheese with remaining nut topping mixture. Serve with your choice of crackers, bread, and veggies

RECIPE SOURCE

Originally published by Pit Boss Grills.

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