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Our easy Traeger Smoked Cream Cheese makes the best dip! Eat it warm off the grill or chill it first, or try and little of both if it lasts that long! Use your favorite rub, or pick up some of our favorites while you're here.

Smoked Cream Cheese

The latest TikTok craze has reached a fever pitch, and I'm so glad that it is not bacon-wrapped Oreos this time. Everywhere I look, people are smoking cream cheese, and you know that I had to get in on this one!

I LOVE appetizers, and easy appetizers are even better. This Smoked Cream Cheese doesn't get any easier. It is literally just a block of cream cheese, some olive oil, and your favorite rub. Put it on the smoker at 180-200° for a couple of hours and BAM. You have the newest viral recipe on your table, just waiting for you to share it.

Not only will we show you how to make this simple appetizer, but I've also got a ton of variations you can make to meet everyone's specific tastes and preferences. Get more ideas for Smoked Cream Cheese Recipes here!

Love viral recipes? Try our viral TikTok Butter Candle recipe! We also have a great TikTok Feta Pasta recipe as well, or these Traeger Parmesan Cabbage Steaks, Smash Burger Tacos, or this Chopped Italian Sandwich!

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• Cream Cheese – Use full fat cream cheese here for the best results. You won't regret it!
• Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil is the best for this dish.
• Roasted Garlic Rub – If you don't have this particular rub, any garlicky rub will work as a sub!
• Shallot – You can substitute caramelized onion if you don't have any shallots.
• Garlic – No jarlic here, folks. Make sure it is fresh cloves and toss them on the smoker with the cheese.

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How To Make This Recipe

This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Preheat your smoker – 180° is ideal. 200° works too.
2. Non-stick foil is your friend – Put it onto a baking sheet and line with non-stick foil. Parchment paper also works pretty well here.
3. Brush with olive oil – And make some 1/2 inch cross-hatches in the top of the cream cheese and then drizzle with olive oil.
4. Rub – We loved the Roasted Garlic blend from The Spice Guy. It was perfect in this dip!
5. Smoke – 2 hours is good. 1 1/2 would work in a pinch. Go for 3 if you are brave. You can serve this warm or cold, mix it into a dip or spread it onto a bagel. Whatever. You can eat it with a spoon if you want. I won't judge.

Try our Mini Bell Pepper Goat Cheese Poppers too!

Recipe FAQ

Can you use low-fat cream cheese?

No. It gets clumpy and gross and this is not the time for low-fat anything. Live a little. Or not. But substitute at your own risk.

Is smoked cream cheese dip better eaten hot or cold?

Both! You can make this and serve it immediately or you can make it ahead of time and chill it before you serve it.

Smoked Cream Cheese Variations

There are so many different ways to switch this up to suit your tastes or try something new! Try one of them below!

• Cranberry Jalapeño Smoked Cream Cheese
• Greek Smoked Cream Cheese
• Bacon Ranch Smoked Cream Cheese
• Smoked Cream Cheese Guacamole
• Smoked Chili Crunch Cream Cheese
• Smoked Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese
• Smoked Buffalo Cream Cheese
• Halloween Smoked Bacon Jam Cream Cheese

Smoked Cream Cheese Variations	Rubs	Dippers	Toppers
Nashville Hot Cream Cheese	Nashville Hot Chicken Rub	Celery + Crackers	Hot Honey Drizzle
Apple Pie Smoked Cream Cheese	Cinnamon Sugar	Nilla Wafers	Apple Pie Filling
Taco Smoked Cream Cheese	Taco seasoning	Tortilla Strips	Hatch Chilies
Jalapeno Jam Smoked Cream Cheese	All-Purpose BBQ Rub	Crackers	Jalapeno Jam
Everything Bagel Smoked Cream Cheese	Everything Bagel Seasoning	Bagel Chips	Crumbled Bacon

Try our Smoked Cream Cheese Pasta too!

More Recipes Using Cream Cheese

• This Cranberry Jalapeño Smoked Cream Cheese balances smoky, creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors for a unique appetizer. Smoked on a pellet grill, the cream cheese develops a rich texture, while the cranberry-jalapeño topping adds a festive and flavorful contrast. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a bold party dip!
• The Greek Smoked Cream Cheese is a Mediterranean-inspired twist on our viral appetizer. Featuring bold Greek flavors like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, this creamy, smoky dish goes wonderfully with pita or crusty bread.
• These Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers take classic jalapeño poppers to the next level with spicy buffalo chicken filling and melty cheese. Smoked to perfection, they have a crispy, smoky bite that pairs well with ranch or blue cheese dressing. A must-try for game days or BBQs!
• The Smoked Cheesesteak Jalapeño Poppers combine the rich, savory flavors of a Philly cheesesteak with the spicy kick of a jalapeño. Stuffed with steak, cheese, and seasonings, then smoked to add depth, they make a bold, meaty appetizer perfect for grilling enthusiasts!
• This Traeger Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is a simple yet flavorful side dish where crisp-tender asparagus is wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon. Cooked on a pellet grill, it gets a deliciously charred exterior while staying juicy inside. A great way to elevate your vegetable game at any BBQ!
• The Smoked Whipped Feta Dip is a creamy, smoky, and tangy appetizer perfect for dipping with bread, crackers, or veggies. The feta is blended and infused with a light smoke, giving it a more depth.
• These Traeger Armadillo Eggs feature jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in sausage, and then smoked. The result is a spicy, cheesy, and meaty bite packed with flavor.

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Continue to Content Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 2 hours Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoons BBQ Rub

Instructions

1. Preheat your pellet grill to 180°.
2. Put non-stick foil onto a baking sheet. Place the cream cheese onto the foil and drizzle the oil on top. Make some 1/2 inch thick scores on the top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle the rub on top of the block.
3. Place the cream cheese pan into the smoker and smoke for 2 hours.
4. Serve with crackers, rounds of bread, pita chips, or even fritos!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.

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