Here’s to the beginning of the Christmas season! In spite of the cold weather, I love this time of year! Who doesn’t love an excuse to eat all sorts of indulgent food without any guilt? If you’re not gaining 5-10 pounds during the holidays, something is terribly wrong!!! This smoked salmon cheese ball will definitely get the season off to a great start!
We tend to do a lot of snacking during the month of December and smoked salmon cheese ball is one of my favorite holiday appetizers. I love this recipe because there is no cooking involved, it is super easy, and it can be made ahead of time!
How to make a smoked salmon cheese ball
To a food processor, add 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, 4 ounces smoked salmon, 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp worcestershire sauce, and 3 roughly chopped green onions. Pulse until everything is combined.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
Spread 1 cup of pecan pieces out on to a plate. Spoon the cheese mixture on to the pecans and shape it into a ball. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with crackers, bagel crisps, bread or cut up vegetables.
This appetizer is great for a holiday party. It can be made ahead of time so you can enjoy the festivities along with your guests.
This spread is packed with flavor and texture! It is smoky, creamy, and tangy with a little crunch from the pecans.
Your family and friends will definitely be impressed with this flavorful and elegant appetizer. Merry Christmas!!!
If you like this holiday appetizer, you might also like: Artichoke Crostini.
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Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 3 green onions roughly chopped
- 1 cup pecan pieces finely chopped
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except the pecans in the food processor and pulse until combined
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours
- Put pecans on a plate
- Spoon chilled mixture on to pecans and shape into a ball
- Cover and chill until ready to serve
