"Introducing the "Nutty Honey Pecan Bacon Smoked Cream Cheese" – a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's rich, smoky, and irresistibly creamy. This easy dish starts with a block of cream cheese, generously coated in Holy Smokers' Nutty Honey Pecan Rub, then wrapped in bacon and smoked to perfection. The rub’s sweet honey pecan flavor combined with the crispy bacon crust adds a warm, nutty sweetness to every bite. Perfect for game days, gatherings, or just a little indulgence, this creamy, smoky delight is guaranteed to be the star of the spread!"
Ingredients:
- HSRCo Nutty Honey Pecan Sweet BBQ Rub
- 1-2 blocks of Cream Cheese
- Chopped Bacon
- Ritz Crackers
Optional:
- Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
- Honey + Smoked Chopped Pecans
Steps:
- Score a block of cream cheese diagonally to create a diamond pattern, then coat generously with Holy Smokers' Nutty Honey Pecan Rub.
- Smoke for 2 hours at 250°F, using a maple-bourbon-pecan wood for added flavor.
- After smoking, top with 3 tablespoons of jalapeño pepper jelly and 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon for a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and spicy.
- Smoke it for an additional 30 minutes to heat up the jelly.
- Lastly, take your Ritz crackers and enjoy!
Cook: Ambassador Nick of DadOf2BBQ on Instagram