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Smokehouse Burnt Ends Dip Recipe

Smokehouse Burnt Ends Dip Recipe

Craving smoky, cheesy dip perfection? This Smokehouse Burnt Ends Dip Recipe delivers BBQ bliss. Tender burnt ends meet creamy cheese for game-day magic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American BBQ
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped smoked brisket or burnt ends homemade or store-bought
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce sweet & smoky
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños optional heat
  • 2 green onions chopped (for mix and garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep Meat

  • Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Chop burnt ends into bite-size pieces. Crisp them in a hot skillet 2-3 minutes. Golden edges add crunch. Set aside. Smells like a BBQ pit already!

Soften and Mix Base

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, mayo, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire. Mix until creamy. No lumps please. This base holds all the smoky magic together perfectly.

Season the Creamy Mix

  • Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chopped green onions and jalapeños if spicy. Taste and tweak. Bold flavors shine through the cheese. Gets better with each stir!

Fold in Burnt Ends

  • Gently fold in crisped burnt ends. Keep chunks intact for texture. Mix 3/4 cup cheddar cheese too. Save some for topping. Even distribution means smoky goodness in every scoop.

Bake the Dip

  • Spread mix evenly in greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Cheese browns beautifully. Edges crisp up nice. Kitchen smells amazing!

Garnish and Serve

  • Let cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle extra green onions. Serve warm with chips. Pull-apart cheesy strings await. Dip heaven achieved. Watch it disappear fast!

Notes

  • Crisp meat first—texture makes it epic.
  • Room temp cream cheese mixes easiest.
  • Use leftover BBQ meats (pork, chicken too).
  • Variation: Add bacon bits for double crunch.
  • Variation: Swap cheddar for pepper jack heat.
  • Make ahead; flavors meld overnight.
  • Low-carb? Serve with celery or pork rinds.
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