If you haven’t tried smoked cream cheese yet, you are seriously missing out! This easy appetizer is all about great flavor with minimal effort. A quick spice rub, a little time in the smoker, and you’ve got a creamy, smoky block of goodness that people can’t stop dipping into.
Switch up the flavor and try it with our Cajun Seasoning, Dry Ranch Seasoning, or Steak Seasoning.
Why Our Recipe
- Packed with smoky goodness and easy to switch up the flavor with your favorite seasoning blend.
- Barely any prep—seriously simple and so good.
- Perfect party starter served warm with crackers, pretzels, or sliced bread.
Use our seasoning blend, or swap in your favorite BBQ rub. Either way, it turns out amazing. It’s warm, spreadable, and made for snacking. Grab some crackers, pretzels, or a sliced baguette and get ready for the easiest party win ever.
Ingredient Notes
- Cream Cheese: Go for the full-fat block style—not the whipped kind in a tub. Trust us, now is not the time to skimp.
- Olive Oil: Just a drizzle helps the seasoning stick and gives it a little golden glow. Nothing fancy required—your regular olive oil works great.
- Seasoning Blend: Use our BBQ dry rub or 2 tablespoons of your favorite rub or spice blend.
Switch up the Flavor
This recipe is super easy to switch up depending on your mood or menu. Swap the seasonings for 2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ rub. We’re big fans of the entire line of seasonings from Hey Grill Hey. You could use taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, a Cajun blend, or even Greek seasoning.
Want to get wild? Try a sweet version with a cinnamon-sugar mix or pumpkin pie spice and serve it with graham crackers and apple slices. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of snack.
Serving Suggestions
Crackers are the classic move, but don’t stop there. Try pretzel bites, sliced baguette, crostini, pita chips, or even sturdy veggie sticks like celery and bell peppers.
Leftovers? Spread them on a sandwich, swirl into mashed potatoes, or melt into scrambled eggs. You might start making smoked cream cheese just for the leftovers.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It firms up when chilled but is still perfectly spreadable—and still just as tasty.
Reheat in the oven in an oven-safe dish and bake at 300°F for 10–15 minutes until soft and heated through.
Reheat in the microwave in 15-second increments, but heads up—it won’t look quite as pretty as when it first came off the smoker.
