By Traeger Kitchen
8 Reviews
Our two favorite food groups: bacon and cheese. Get the party started off right with this savory appetizer.
Prep Time
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Pellets
1 Pound | cream cheese, room temperature |
1/4 Cup | sour cream |
1/2 Pound | Bacon, sliced |
4 Tablespoon | green onions, thinly sliced |
1 Cup | shredded cheddar cheese |
1 Teaspoon | garlic powder |
1 To Taste | salt |
Step 1
When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Place the cream cheese and sour cream in a medium baking dish and transfer to the grill.
1 Pound cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 Cup sour cream
Step 3
Smoke for 20 minutes or until desired level of smoke is reached.
00:20
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 4
Remove from heat and increase the grill temperature to 350℉.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 5
When the grill is hot, place bacon slices directly on the grill grate for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and fat is rendered.
00:20
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
1/2 Pound Bacon, sliced
Step 6
Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature until cool.
Step 7
While the bacon is cooling, place smoked cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
4 Tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 To Taste salt
Step 8
Pulse until combined then turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly. Place in the fridge until well chilled.
Step 9
Chop the bacon into small pieces and place on a plate with the chopped chives. Remove the cheese ball from the fridge, unwrap and roll in the bacon mixture.
Step 10
Place the cheese ball on a plate and serve with your choice of crackers. Enjoy!
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