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Caviar and Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

December 20, 2016 By justalittlebitofbacon 4 Comments

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Why make caviar dip or smoked salmon cream cheese dip when you can make a caviar and smoked salmon dip! There is nothing like a little indulgence during the holidays, and smoked salmon with salmon roe? Excellent plan! Indulgent, celebratory, and not too bad on the wallet. As for the flavor? Amazing!

Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

I really love this dip! It’s so easy and it’s a serious crowd pleaser!

You can’t beat that combo.

When I made this recently, my daughter and I polished off a good portion of the dip as soon as I put away my camera. We were like ravenous wolves! It’s smelled so good and we knew how tasty it was, so that the dip didn’t stand a chance.Β  It’s this great combination of creamy cheese, spicy horseradish and scallions, smoky and rich salmon, and the wonderful salty pop of caviar. Pair it with cucumbers (my daughter’s favorite) or crackers and then stand back and watch your guests demolish the platter.

Seriously. I made this for Christmas a couple of years ago and ended up back in the kitchen a few minutes later making more since there was not a speck left! I’m lucky they didn’t lick the bowl. πŸ™‚

This year, since we had already eaten all the smoked salmon cream cheese dip I made, I put together some Red Pepper and Feta Dip along with a bunch of other tasty apps. I do love a great, quick dip for a party!

Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

It used to be that I would have to order salmon roe and other caviar from small online stores or search out a specialty shop and hope they had it. Which, of course, meant I had to plan ahead and already know what I wanted to do it – since I’m not going to order caviar just to have it sit in my fridge and get lost!

Though now that you have this great recipe, if you can’t find salmon roe near you, Salmon Roe Caviar is just a few clicks away these days.

Thankfully, in recent years I’ve noticed that salmon roe has become more available near me, so I’ve been buying it more from time to time, trying different recipes to see what we like and what is easy to make and what is complicated to make but totally worth it. I need to try all the things!

I mean, why not? πŸ™‚

  • First, as I mentioned, it’s not very expensive for caviar.
  • Second, the color and the flavor are just lovely.
  • And, third, I do love trying new recipes and playing with ingredients. Probably why I have a food blog…

– Happy Dipping, Annemarie

For a little more information on salmon roe, here is an ingredient spotlight about it!

Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix! | justalittlebitofbacon.com
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Caviar and Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1050kcal
Author: Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese or neufchatel, room temp
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 medium scallions minced
  • 1 tbsp horseradish
  • 2 oz smoked salmon finely chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed to thin the dip
  • 2 oz (50 gm) salmon caviar roe

Instructions

  • Using either a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the flat beater, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, scallions, and horseradish and mix until combined. Add the salmon and mix in. Mix in one tablespoon of milk and check the consistency. If you want it a little thinner, add another. Once you're happy with the dip, fold in about 3/4 of the caviar and reserve the rest for topping the dip.
  • Serve the dip with crackers, cucumber slices, or toast points. The dip can be served immediately or can be held in the refrigerator for up to one day.

Notes

You can order salmon caviar online if needed.
Β 
I prefer to use wild Alaskan salmon. I find the flavor and the color to be the best around.
Β 
Some extra minced scallions and smoked salmon sprinkled over the top of the dip is nice too.
Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix! | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Smoked salmon cream cheese dip is a great and easy holiday party appetizer and it's even better with salmon caviar added to the mix! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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Filed Under: 10 ingredients or less, 15 minutes or less, christmas, gluten free, holiday favorites, recipe, savory bites Tagged With: caviar, cream cheese, smoked salmon

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Comments

  1. Lisa hilborn says

    January 14, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    Hey! We actually made that rectangular set πŸ™‚ a friend of mine sent me a link with your dip photo in it! Looking through your page now and it’s amazing πŸ‘πŸ». Let me know if you’d like to collaborate on any projects.
    Lisa – Hilborn Pottery

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    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 14, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Awesome! I love pottery and I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting pieces. I remember I got your set in small shop in western New York and it was perfect for this dip. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is the BEST dip. I can’t get enough, seriously, a must try for any party!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      December 20, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! πŸ™‚ I know it’s always a hit when I make it.

      Reply

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