Smoked Chili Cheese Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories without sacrificing flavor

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers offer a milder flavor, while bell peppers are more affordable

Smoke the cream cheese on the smoker at 170°F for 1 hour.

Cut lines in the cream cheese to allow smoke and seasoning to penetrate.

Sprinkle barbecue seasoning on top of the cream cheese.

Place the cast iron pan with cream cheese on the smoker.

After smoking, layer the chili over the cream cheese in the cast iron pan.

Drizzle barbecue sauce over the chili and cream cheese mixture.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Transfer to the oven and bake until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens