Step

• 1

  When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• 2

  Place the cream cheese and sour cream in a medium baking dish and transfer to the grill.

• 3

  Smoke for 20 minutes or until desired level of smoke is reached.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  00:20

  Super Smoke

• 4

  Remove from heat and increase the grill temperature to 350℉.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• 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.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  00:20

• 6

  Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature until cool.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 10

  Place the cheese ball on a plate and serve with your choice of crackers. Enjoy!