Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball, a crowd-pleasing centerpiece perfect for any gathering. Packed with the velvety richness of cream cheese, the smoky allure of salmon, and the vibrant freshness of dill and green onions, this recipe blends zesty lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to create a flavor-packed bite. Rolled in a crunchy coating of chopped pecans and garnished with vibrant parsley, every slice combines creamy texture with nutty crispness. Quick to prepare and requiring no cooking, this make-ahead appetizer is a breeze for hosts who value both style and ease. Serve it with crackers, bread, or crisp vegetables for a party-ready dish that tastes as good as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream cheese
- 6 ounces Smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons Dill, fresh and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh and chopped (for garnish)
- 10 ounces Crackers or bread (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, smoked salmon (flaked into small pieces), chopped dill, lemon juice, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula. If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm up before shaping.
Spread the finely chopped pecans and chopped parsley on a sheet of parchment paper or a large plate.
Roll the cheese ball in the pecan and parsley mixture, pressing gently to coat it evenly on all sides.
Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
Before serving, allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly.
Serve with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.0 g | 362% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.9 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 5718 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.8 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.1 mcg | 145% | |
| Calcium | 687 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1881 mg | 40% | |
*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.
