Whiskey Smoked Salmon Spread

JackieOhNo!'s Note:

This is a delicious dip/spread that is great on a bagel. Or, if you are hosting a brunch, you can serve it on mini bagels garnished with some cucumber slices. Of course, if you don't like or drink whiskey, you can substitute milk in its place.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened to room temperature
• 2 ½ tablespoons scotchwhiskey or 2 ½ tablespoons Irish whiskey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon prepared white horseradish
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh dill , minced
• 8 ounces smoked salmon , roughly chopped
• 2 scallions , thinly sliced

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, whiskey, lemon juice, horseradish, and dill.
2. Beat until creamy and smooth.
3. Stir in salmon and scallions.
4. Transfer to a small serving bowl and cover.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or as much as 48 hours.
6. Before serving, let stand at room temperature for a least 15 minutes to soften and become easily spreadable.

Reviews

[P_D]

Made this recipe for PAC 2010. Very easy to make and tasty. Will make again.

[Sarah_Jayne]

Really lush tasting stuff! I cut the batch in half and had it piled high on a toasted bagel for lunch today. I used fat free cream cheese and dried onion flakes instead of the scallions. Which is something I normally do because I like the background taste of onion but not the sharpness of raw onion. It tasted great and with just a little bit of tang. Made for Everyday tag..