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.
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.
It's easy to make, especially when I have canned smoked salmon in my pantry.
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.
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
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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip
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.
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Diana Newman says
We always add a little chopped green onion and dill.
Kathy says
Sounds like a great addition! 🙂
=Frd G says
Great combo of good ingredients
Kelly says
Smoked salmon and cream cheese is such a delicious combo! Love that you used your own smoked salmon too!
Rachelle says
What a great idea, Kathy! This dip looks great and I can see why it's a staple in your family!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
I've never tried this before, but it definitely sounds like a combo I would love 🙂
Danielle @ So Munch Love says
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.
Kathy says
Sounds like it's time for you to have some smoked salmon and cream cheese!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I love two ingredient recipes - especially when they are savory delicious snacks like this salmon spread!
Kathy says
Nice and easy...doesn't get much better than that!