• 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

Steps

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.

4

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

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.

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!