Salmon Layered Dip

This delicious recipe is one I got from my brother-in-law. It's simple to make and a family favorite. I'm always asked for the recipe when it's served at gatherings! One recipe makes either one 9X9 or round pan, or three small loaf pans.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 3 mini loaf pans

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) package smoked gouda cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  pint  cooked salmon (or two packages Bumblebee salmon, found near the tuna in the grocery store)
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 3  dashes Tabasco sauce
• 3  drops liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

1. Stack the following layers in small loaf pans:
2. Layer one: Finely grate one 7 oz. pkg. smoked gouda cheese. Divide between the three loaf pans, or spread evenly into one 9X9 or round pan.
3. Layer two: Stir together one 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese and a small amount of milk until lumps disappear. Spread over the cheese (a bit challenging).
4. Layer three: Combine 1 pint cooked salmon, green onions, lemon juice, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Tabasco, Liquid Smoke. Spread over cream cheese mixture.
5. Chill. Then invert to serve with crackers.