Smoked BLT Dip Recipe

If you're a BLT lover, this appetizer is for you! Smoke infuse cream cheese and bacon for a touch of added flavor, combined with diced tomatoes and lettuce to build the perfect chip dip recipe for your next party.

Course Appetizer, BBQ, Grilling

Cuisine American

Keyword Smoked BLT Dip Recipe, Smoked Cream Cheese Recipes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2 30

Servings cups

Calories 650kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

8 oz Cream Cheese start with very cold cream cheese
8 slices Bacon
1 cup Sour Cream
2 tbsp Mayo
1 cup Mozzarella shredded
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Tomatoes diced small, seeds removed
6 Green Onions sliced small
2 cups Romaine Lettuce finely shredded

Instructions

Smoke Infusing Cream Cheese & Bacon

Preheat the smoker to 225 F.
Remove the cold cream cheese from the wrapper and lightly score the top in a cross hatch pattern. Place it onto a foil pan or in cast iron skillet.
Prepare the bacon by placing the slices onto a wire rack over a foil pan (to catch the drippings).
Add the cream cheese and the bacon to the smoker and smoke for about 2-2.5 hours or until the bacon is cooked to your liking and the cream cheese has taken on a smoky golden color and forms a skin.
Remove both and let them cool to room temperature.

Assembling the BLT Dip

To a bowl, add the cooled cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and shredded cheese.
Add in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning.
Prepare the diced tomatoes, green onion, and lettuce. Additionally, chop or crumble the smoked bacon. Reserve a few tablespoons of each for garnishing at the end if desired.
Fold in the tomatoes, green onion, bacon and lettuce. Mix well until full combine and place the dip in the desired serving bowl.
Garnish with the reserved toppings and serve with grilled or toasted french bread (perfect for the full BLT effect). It also pairs great with potato chips, pretzels, and crackers too.

Notes

Want to plan ahead? Smoke infuse the cream cheese 1-2 days prior and keep it chilled in the fridge. Just bring it to room temperature before assembling the dip for best results.

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