Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked Salmon Dip brings together smoked salmon, cream cheese, and sour cream. There is a blending step in this method. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dips & sauces
- Primary protein
- Fish
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
A few quick notes
1. Get the blending equipment ready
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
2. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Get to know the ingredients
Smoked salmon
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Only use a small pinch of salt to start because smoked salmon is salty, also bear in mind saltiness of crackers being used.
Cream cheese
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Place all ingredients in a food processor, starting with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Sour cream
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Place all ingredients in a food processor, starting with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Smoked Salmon Dip
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Serve at room temperature with crackers - I like using melba toasts and mini crostinis. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the food processor. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Place all ingredients in a food processor, starting with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Which little step is worth remembering?
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Serve at room temperature with crackers - I like using melba toasts and mini crostinis.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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