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Flavorful Smoked Cream Cheese Dip with Jalapeño

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A smoky, spicy cream cheese dip with jalapeño and a crunchy everything bagel crust, perfect for quick party snacks or game nights.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for milder flavor)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (contains sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, and garlic)
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your smoker or oven: If smoking, prepare smoker or grill with indirect heat around 225°F (107°C). For oven, preheat to 375°F (190°C). Plan for about 20 minutes to smoke the cream cheese or until it absorbs smoky flavor without melting.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, finely diced jalapeño, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Place the cream cheese mixture in a heatproof container or bowl and smoke for 20 minutes or bake for 15 minutes until softened with smoky aroma, not melted.
  4. Mix panko breadcrumbs with everything bagel seasoning and olive oil in a small bowl until evenly coated.
  5. Remove cream cheese from smoker or oven and spread evenly in an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the everything bagel crumb mixture generously on top.
  7. Return to oven or smoker at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is toasted golden and crunchy.
  8. Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes before serving to set slightly.

Notes

If no smoker is available, use smoked paprika and bake in the oven for a smoky flavor. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil to ensure a crispy crust. Do not overbake after adding crust to avoid drying out the dip. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen before baking.

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