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taco smoked cream cheese
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Taco Smoked Cream Cheese

This fun twist on smoked cream cheese is a great appetizer for any party!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 296kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 Tb cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tb green onions chopped
  • 1 bag tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Generously season the outside of the cream cheese brick with taco seasoning and pat it in to thoroughly coat. Use a sharp knife to gently score the top of the brick with a diamond pattern. Place the cream cheese in a small cast iron skillet.
  • Smoke for 2 hours at 225° over indirect heat.
  • After removing from the grill, pour salsa over top and garnish with green onions and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chip scoops.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg