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Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. Made with cream cheese, smoked salmon, sour cream, and flavored with lemon pepper seasoning, it’s coated with fresh herbs and crunchy pecans for a delightful texture contrast. Serve it with crackers or vegetable slices for a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be prepared ahead of time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 ounces smoked salmon, or regular salmon plus 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

Coating

  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill, etc), chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, sour cream, smoked salmon, finely diced red onion, and lemon pepper seasoning to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix Thoroughly: Use your hands or a stand mixer to combine all the ingredients until they are evenly mixed and form a uniform mixture.
  3. Form Cheese Ball: Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands. If it feels too soft to handle, chill the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up before shaping.
  4. Prepare Coating: Mix together the roughly chopped pecans and fresh chopped herbs on a plate or cutting board laid out in a single layer.
  5. Coat Cheese Ball: Roll the cheese ball in the pecan and herb mixture until the entire surface is coated evenly for added flavor and texture.
  6. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately with crackers or vegetable slices, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Chilling intensifies the flavors, so making it a day ahead is recommended for best taste.

Notes

  • Use liquid smoke if substituting regular salmon to add a smoky flavor.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese spread.
  • Chill the cheese ball if the mixture is too soft to form easily.
  • Allow the cheese ball to sit in the fridge to enhance flavor intensity before serving.
  • Use fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or dill to complement the salmon flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/12 of cheese ball)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/smoked-salmon-cheese-ball-recipe/