First set up your smoker for indirect heat at 180°F and smoke your block of cream cheese for about 2 hours as detailed in our smoked cream cheese recipe (see link in notes).
8 ounces Smoked Cream Cheese Block
While the cream cheese is smoking, cook your bacon in a skillet and then pat dry with paper towels. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small crumbles and set aside.
6 slices Bacon
Next shred your cheddar cheese and set aside.
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Once the cream cheese is finished smoking, remove it from the grill or smoker and add it to a large mixing bowl along with all of the other ingredients.
1 cup Sour Cream, ¼ cup Sliced Green Onions, ½ teaspoon Dry Mustard, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Fold everything together gently until well incorporated.
Sprinkle extra chopped green onions on top to garnish.
¼ cup Sliced Green Onions
Serve with crackers, pretzels, and/or vegetables for dipping.