Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese is a delicious and easy recipe for making the most amazing bagel spread. If you love the classic flavors of bagels and lox, then you need to give this recipe a try!
This Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese spread is the best way to top your bagel. Made with cream cheese, dill, and smoked salmon, it’s the perfect addition to your morning bagel!
For more brunch treats, don’t miss this Crustless Ricotta Quiche, Spinach Gruyere Quiche or this Asparagus Ricotta Frittata.
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Recipe
If you love the flavors of bagels and lox, then you need to give this simple and delicious recipe for Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese spread a try!
This is a great recipe to have on hand for entertaining and is perfect to add to a bagel bar. Made with simple ingredients, I love to have this around for any special occasion or just to snack on.
I personally love the flavors of classic bagel and lox. The combination of cream cheese, salmon, onion, and dill can’t be beat!
This is a great recipe to serve as a spread for bagels, but is versatile enough to be an easy appetizer and is great for the holiday season. Plus, you can make this ahead and it stays fresh for days.
So, if you’re looking for a delicious way to top your bagel, give this Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese recipe a try. You’re going to love it!
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: use room temperature regular cream cheese for best flavor. You’ll need one 8 ounce block of cream cheese.
- Salmon: I like to use store bought smoked salmon like you would use for lox. You could also make this using leftover salmon.
- Sour Cream: sour cream adds a delicious tang and smooths out the texture of the salmon spread.
- Dill: chopped fresh dill works best. You can use dried dill if you’d like.
- Lemon Juice: fresh lemon juice adds a bright flavor.
- Onion: chopped green onion works great, or you can use finely diced red onion.
- Salt and Pepper: add kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Optional Add Ins: change up the flavors and add in capers, tabasco sauce, or lemon zest.
How to Make Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese takes just minutes to make and stays fresh for days in an airtight container. You can use immediately, but I recommend letting it sit for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 1: mix the cream cheese and sour cream
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In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix the ingredients until they are very smooth and well combined.
Step 2: add in remaining ingredients
To the cream cheese mixture, add in the lemon juice, chopped dill and onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Use a sharp knife to dice the smoked salmon and fold into the cream cheese.
You can serve immediately or refrigerate for later use. Garnish with more pieces of salmon and dill on top if desired.
Serving Suggestions
There are many ways you can serve Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese:
- Bagel: the classic way is to spread it onto a toasted bagel. If you want to make a delicious bagel at home, give this Sesame Bagel recipe a try!
- Bagel Chips: you can find bagel chips in your grocery store or you can make your own by toasting slices of bagel the oven.
- Pita Chips: this would be a delicious dip to serve with bagel chips.
- Cucumber Slices: dollop a bit of smoked salmon cream cheese on a sliced cucumber for the perfect appetizer.
- Crackers: this would be a great creamy dip to serve along a variety of crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure you are using room temperature cream cheese so that it blends well with all of the other ingredients.
- Dice the salmon in whatever sized pieces you like. I prefer larger pieces, but you can cut them into small pieces if you’d like.
- This is great served as a topping on a toasted bagel or would make a delicious appetizer served with bagel chips and crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full fat)
- ¼ cup sour cream (full fat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice. Use an electric mixer or spoon to mix the ingredients together until mixture is smooth and well combined.
- To the bowl, add in the chopped salmon, green onion, and dill. Use a spoon to mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure you are using room temperature cream cheese so that it blends well with all of the other ingredients.
- Dice the salmon in whatever sized pieces you like. I prefer larger pieces, but you can cut them into small pieces if you’d like.
- This is great served as a topping on a toasted bagel or would make a delicious appetizer served with bagel chips and crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Make ahead: you can make this up to two days in advance. Let sit a room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
