Salmon Crostini

This is a very easy appetizer to put together quickly and looks very fancy. Your guest will love them!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  loaf baguette
• 1 -2  tablespoon  of melted butter
• 4  ounces light sour cream
• 8  ounces light cream cheese
• 1⁄2 small lemon (1 table spoon of juice and 1/4 teaspoon of rind)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  tablespoons  chopped dill
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 16  ounces  sliced smoked salmon
• 2  tablespoons fresh dill sprigs

Directions

1. Preheat over to 350°F.
2. Slice baguette into 1/4 inch slices.
3. Brush each piece with a little of the melted butter.
4. Bake until toasted.
5. Place under a light broiler for 2-4 min or until a light golden color.
6. While the bread is baking, mix together cream cheese (helps if it is at room temperature), sour cream, pepper, dill, lemon and garlic.
7. The bread must be at room temperature before you assemble.
8. Spread a bit of the cream cheese mixture on each piece of bread. Top with a small piece of salmon either flat or in a roll. Top with a small drop of the cheese mixture. Then add a small piece of fresh dill for garnish.