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Smoked Cream Cheese

A silky, savory appetizer that transforms a simple ingredient into something genuinely impressive, perfect for entertaining or casual snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 810 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke hickory or mesquite
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjusted to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons crispy bacon bits optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or fork
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving spoon or spreader
  • Serving platter or bowl

Method
 

  1. Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Place the softened cream cheese and butter into your mixing bowl.
  3. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about one minute, or blend by hand with a fork until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
  4. Pour in the liquid smoke one drop at a time while mixing on low speed.
  5. Sprinkle in the garlic powder and mix for about 15 seconds on low speed.
  6. Mix in the smoked paprika and black pepper, beating on low speed for another 15 seconds.
  7. Add salt to the mixture and blend gently for 10 seconds.
  8. Fold in the fresh chives and crispy bacon bits by hand.
  9. Spoon the smoked cream cheese into a serving bowl or platter.
  10. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Great with crackers, vegetables, or as a topping for meats.