BACON WRAPPED PRETZEL RODS W/BEER CHEESE DIP

INGREDIENTS

Beer Cheese Dip
2 packages softened Cream Cheese
2 c. shredded cheese
1 package ranch seasoning
1/2 c. beer
Bacon Wrapped Pretzel Rods
2 c. Brown sugar
3 Tbs. Cookshack Chili Mix
Ground Cayenne Pepper to taste
1 lb. Bacon, thin cut
20 Pretzel rods

INSTRUCTIONS

Beer Cheese Dip
Mix both packages of cream cheese, 1 1/2 c. shredded cheese and ranch seasoning together. Stir in beer. Add beer until mixture is loose but not runny. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Bacon Wrapped Pretzel Rods
Mix brown sugar, Cookshack Chili Mix and cayenne pepper together. Coat bacon with brown sugar mixture. Wrap coated bacon strip around pretzel rod. Place bacon wrapped pretzel rods on seafood grill in smoker. Smoke at 275° for 30 min.
Remove from smoker, let cool and serve with the beer cheese dip.
Recommended wood: Hickory Wood