Smoked Salmon Cracker Spread

keen5's Note:

This hearty cracker spread is great for entertaining.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 (16 ounce) can salmon , drained,bones removed,flaked
• chopped pecans , for garnish
• chopped parsley , for garnish

Directions:

1. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy (2 to 3 minutes).
2. Add salt, lemon juice, onion, liquid smoke and horseradish.
3. Continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).
4. By hand, stir in salmon.
5. Spoon into a serving bowl.
6. If desired, garnish with pecans and parsley.
7. Serve with crackers.
8. Store in refrigerator.

Reviews

[CJAY]

Excellent!! The only thing I do different is to use walnuts mixed with parsley instead of pecans.

[mlrjl]

Excellent! I've had this recipe for 25 years and it never fails to get rave reviews. Mine calls for 1 tsp horseradish. Many times we put this in an airtight bowl and use as bagel spread.