Double Smoked Artichoke Dip

Step 1

Preheat your pellet grill to 180°.

Step 2

Place the cream cheese onto a baking sheet and brush with the olive oil. Make 1/2 inch deep cross-hatches in the top, and cover with the rub. Put the peeled garlic cloves onto the baking sheet and coat with olive oil.

Step 3

Smoke the cream cheese and garlic cloves for 2 hours.

Step 4

Remove from the smoker, and turn the smoker temp up to 275°. Combine the cream cheese with sour cream, mayo, roasted garlic, artichoke hearts, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and mozzarella cheese. Mix until combined and place into an 8x8 grill-safe baking dish. Top with the shredded parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Put back into the smoker and bake for one hour. If you want a smokier flavor, you can run it for two hours at 220° instread.

Step 6

Serve hot with crackers, hunks of bread, pita, and vegetables.