Give your favorite Southern snack a smoky upgrade.
I envisioned a huge mess, akin to throwing a jumbo marshmallow on the grill.
But according to my friend Wes, it worked and was absolutely delicious.
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Skeptical but curious, I headed back to theSouthern LivingTest Kitchentry see if we could make it work.
Can You Cook Cream Cheese On A Smoker?
Amazingly, yes!Smokersinfuse food with flavor by going low and slow.
Why Should You Smoke Cream Cheese?
Weve all had the classic Southern appetizercream cheese with pepper jelly, right?
While theres nothing wrong with keeping it traditional, theres no harm in trying new things.
We Southerners love smoke in our ribs and barbecue, so why not our cream cheese?
Does Smoked Cream Cheese Taste Super Smoky?
The smoke flavor is rich and present, but not overpowering.
Why (And How) Do You “Score” Smoked Cream Cheese?
Scoringcutting a shallow criss-cross patternallows seasonings to penetrate deeper into foods.
Is Smoked Cream Cheese Better Hot Or Cold?
But heres the move: Smoke several blocks at a time, then refrigerate the leftovers.
