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This cheeseball recipe is absolutely amazing. It’s smoky, creamy, and downright irresistible. And the secret ingredient? Leftover brisket! Whether you’re putting together a quick snack or impressing guests, this is the perfect appetizer that’ll have everyone talking.
Let’s Prep!
Start by rounding up everything you’ll need. You’re gonna want some shredded beef brisket chopped into small pieces, a good helping of cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and some thinly sliced green onions. Don’t forget the cream cheese—it needs to be at room temperature, so pull it out early. It’s hard to have a cheeseball recipe without the cheeses!
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Now, here’s where things get exciting. Fire up the smoker to 225°F and let’s start the cheeseball recipe by grabbing a couple of blocks of cream cheese. Score the tops with a knife, sprinkle on some dry rub (I love Blazing Star Beef Rub), and get ready to make magic.
Let’s Cook!
To get the cheeseball recipe cooking: Pop the cream cheese on some foil or a cast iron skillet that’s large enough and set it in the smoker. Give it 20-25 minutes to soak up all that smoky flavor. Keep an eye on it—you want it soft and jiggly, not melted into a puddle.
While this cheeseball recipe is smoking, prep the rest, chop your leftover brisket, slice your onions and grab your cheddar cheese. In a large bowl, toss together the cheese mixture: your cream cheese, brisket, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, and green onions.
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Once the cream cheese comes off the smoker, let it cool just a bit before adding it to the mix. Combine everything well, then shape it into a ball. Wrap it tight in plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge. A couple of hours should do the trick but overnight is even better.
Let’s Eat!
When you’re ready to dig in, pull out your brisket cheeseball recipe and set it on a plate. Crackers are a classic choice, but don’t sleep on crostini or even french fries. It’s also fantastic smeared on the side of each piece of bread to level up a cheese sandwich.
The flavors in this cheeseball recipe are next-level. The smoky smoked cream cheese, the rich brisket, and those gooey, melty cheeses? Perfection. Plus, it’s easy to customize—add a dash of garlic powder, or swap in some pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
Storing the Leftovers (If There Are Any!)
If, by some miracle, there’s any of this delicious appetizer left, you’ll want to store it properly. Wrap it in wax paper or use an airtight container, and it’ll stay fresh in the fridge for about a week. For longer storage, freeze it in a freezer-safe container and let it thaw in the fridge when you’re ready to serve.
Why You’ll Love It
This cheeseball recipe is the ultimate great way to use up leftover brisket. It’s quick to throw together, packed with flavor, and totally customizable. Whether you’re serving it at a party or just snacking at home, this brisket cheeseball is guaranteed to be a hit. Whenever you have leftover brisket, all you need is a quick trip to the local grocery store, and you’re in business!
So, what are you waiting for? Grab that brisket, fire up the smoker, and let’s make something unforgettable.
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Ingredients
- 1 C Chopped Brisket
- 1/2 C Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 16 oz Cream Cheese 2 blocks
- 1/3 C Green Onions thinly sliced
- Blazing Star Beef Rub
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225F
- Remove 2 blocks of cream cheese from packaging and place on aluminum foil, score the top of both in a cross-hatch pattern to allow more smoke and seasoning flavor to penetrate. Season liberally on top with Blazing Star Beef Rub.
- Allow cream cheese to smoke for about 20-25 minutes, longer if you want more smoke flavor – but don't let the cheese melt to liquid, you want it to be jiggly on the smoker but not liquid.
- When cream cheese is done smoking in a bowl combine cream cheese, chopped brisket, cheddar cheese and green onion, mix well until combined.
- Place well-combined cream cheese mixture on plastic cling wrap and carefully form into a ball shape, seal well.
- Place in fridge for 2 hours – overnight to form into cheeseball shape.
- Remove cling wrap and serve with crackers or crostini
