Description
This smoked salmon cheeseball is creamy, elegant, and perfect for parties or holiday gatherings. It combines cream cheese, smoked salmon, herbs, and spices into a delicious appetizer that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz smoked salmon, chopped
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
2. Fold in the chopped smoked salmon and dill until evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. In a small bowl, combine chopped chives and nuts (if using). Roll the cheeseball in the mixture until coated evenly.
5. Garnish with additional fresh dill or parsley.
6. Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
Substitute herbs like tarragon or chives for variation.
Make mini cheeseballs for individual servings.
Add finely diced red bell pepper for color.
Serve on a bed of greens for extra presentation.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT0M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook / Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of cheeseball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg