Let’s make crack dip!

CRACK DIP!

Ingredients:

• 3 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese

• Juicy Jake’s Extra Juicy seasoning (generously applied)

• 1 package thick-cut bacon

• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 packet ranch seasoning (your favorite brand)

• Chopped fresh chives (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Cream Cheese:

   • Score the tops of the cream cheese blocks in a crisscross pattern.

   • Generously coat all sides with Juicy Jake’s Extra Juicy seasoning.

2. Smoke the Cream Cheese & Bacon:

   • Place the cream cheese blocks in a smoker-safe pan or tray.

   • Set a wire rack above the cream cheese and lay the bacon across it.
     (Pro Tip: This allows the bacon drippings to fall onto the cream cheese, adding flavor depth.)

   • Smoke at 225°F for 1 hour.

3. Continue Smoking the Cream Cheese:

   • After 1 hour, remove the bacon and set aside.

   • Continue smoking the cream cheese for another hour (2 hours total for cream cheese).

4. Mix the Dip:

   • In a large bowl or smoker-safe pan, combine:

     • Smoked cream cheese (broken up and stirred)

     • 3 cups shredded cheddar

     • 1 cup mayonnaise

     • 1 packet ranch seasoning

   • Mix well, then return to the smoker for 15 minutes at 225°F to allow flavors to combine and melt together.

5. Add the Finishing Touches:

   • Dice the smoked bacon.

   • Sprinkle the bacon over the top of the dip.

   • Garnish with chopped chives, to taste.

Serve with:

Crackers, chips, pita, crostini, or fresh veggies.