Lox Cream Cheese Spread
Elevate your breakfast or snack time with this luxurious Lox Cream Cheese Spread—a deliciously creamy and savory blend of softened cream cheese, rich smoked salmon (lox), briny capers, and zesty lemon juice. Enhanced with the fresh, aromatic flavors of dill and scallions, this quick-to-make recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and is perfect as a spread for bagels, crackers, or even as a centerpiece dip with veggies. With a delightful balance of tangy, salty, and herbaceous notes, this spread is an effortless crowd-pleaser, ideal for brunch gatherings or weekday indulgence. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to three days, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces smoked salmon (lox)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons scallions
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier mixing.
Chop the smoked salmon into small, bite-sized pieces. Make sure the pieces are not too large to ensure an even distribution in the spread.
Finely chop the fresh dill and thinly slice the scallions. Both will add a fresh, aromatic layer to the spread.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped smoked salmon, capers, lemon juice, dill, and scallions.
Mix everything together using a spatula or a fork until well combined. The goal is to evenly distribute the salmon and other ingredients without over-mixing the cream cheese.
Add the freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate them into the spread.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
Transfer the lox cream cheese to a serving bowl, or use it immediately as a spread for bagels, crackers, or as a dip for sliced vegetables.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2462 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
