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Published: Jun 10, 2015 · Modified: Oct 11, 2020 by Kathy

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip

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A turquoise bowl filled with a cream cheese dip.

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip is a quick and easy appetizer. This delicious dip is made with just two ingredients and is perfect to spread on crackers or scoop up with pita chips.

A bowl full of a dip with chunks of salmon.

Whenever we have a get-together I always have my old standbys that I serve again and again. Smoked salmon and cream cheese dip is one of those standbys....and for good reason....it is delicious!

It's always a hit, no matter what time of year I serve it. And the best part...it's super easy to make, only takes two ingredients, and can be made ahead of time! No wonder it's a standby.

A white plate with crackers topped with a cheese spread.

It's easy to make, especially when I have canned smoked salmon in my pantry.

Crackers topped with a salmon dip.

For this recipe we use our own smoked salmon, but you can easily buy smoked salmon. It is available in most grocery stores in the meat department. I like the salmon chunked and then just folded into the cream cheese.

This is perfect served with crackers or fresh veggies. Add it to your next get-together and watch it disappear!

To make this ahead of time, simply cover dip and store in the refrigerator. Remove from fridge about 30 minutes before serving. You want to cream cheese to soften slightly. Otherwise it is difficult to spread the dip.

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip is a perfect appetizer

Tips for Making Salmon Dip

  • Make certain cream cheese is at room temperature
  • Mix cream cheese until it is soft and creamy
  • Break smoke salmon into small chunks
  • Add salmon to cream cheese
  • Fold in carefully
  • Place dip into a serving bowl
  • Cover and refrigerate until needed
  • Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving so dip is spreadable

Other great appetizers I like to serve

  • Jalapeno Poppers
  • Jalapeno Popper Dip
  • Guacamole
  • Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
  • Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
  • Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
  • Coconut Shrimp
  • Jalapeno Cranberry Bites

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my appetizers here!

A bowl full of a dip with chunks of salmon.

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip

Kathy Berget
Smoked salmon in a cream cheese mixture. 
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 90 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 oz Smoked Salmon
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese in a bowl. Mix by hand or with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Chunk smoked salmon.
  • Fold into cream cheese.
  • If making ahead of time, cover and store in refrigerator.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

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Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 51mgVitamin A: 315IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.2mg
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Comments

  1. Diana Newman says

    February 24, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    We always add a little chopped green onion and dill.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 25, 2023 at 4:26 am

      Sounds like a great addition! 🙂

      Reply
  2. =Frd G says

    March 23, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    Great combo of good ingredients

    Reply
  3. Kelly says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Smoked salmon and cream cheese is such a delicious combo! Love that you used your own smoked salmon too!

    Reply
  4. Rachelle says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    What a great idea, Kathy! This dip looks great and I can see why it's a staple in your family!

    Reply
  5. Sam @ SugarSpunRun says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:52 am

    I've never tried this before, but it definitely sounds like a combo I would love 🙂

    Reply
  6. Danielle @ So Munch Love says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:42 am

    If you would have asked me 3 years ago what my dessert island breakfast was, it would have been smoked salmon and cream cheese. I just don't have enough of it in my life right now. This looks really, REALLY tasty-- especially on that Triscuit. Gimmie plz.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 10, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      Sounds like it's time for you to have some smoked salmon and cream cheese!

      Reply
  7. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I love two ingredient recipes - especially when they are savory delicious snacks like this salmon spread!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm

      Nice and easy...doesn't get much better than that!

      Reply
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