Description
A creamy and flavorful smoked salmon cheese ball perfect for parties and gatherings. This appetizer combines smooth cream cheese, smoky salmon, fresh herbs, and crunchy pecans for a delightful and elegant treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 12 ounces smoked salmon (or regular salmon plus 1 teaspoon liquid smoke)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
Coating
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill, etc.), chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, sour cream, smoked salmon, red onion, and lemon pepper seasoning into a mixing bowl.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together evenly. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer for a quicker and smoother blend.
- Form the Cheese Ball: Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands. The mixture will be soft initially but will firm up after chilling. If too soft to shape, chill for 30 minutes before forming.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix together the chopped pecans and fresh herbs on a plate or cutting board in a single layer.
- Coat the Cheese Ball: Roll the formed cheese ball in the pecan and herb mixture until fully coated on the outside.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately with crackers or vegetable slices, or refrigerate until desired. The flavor intensifies the longer the cheese ball chills, so it can be made a day ahead.
Notes
- This cheese ball is a crowd-pleaser and a perfect appetizer for parties.
- The sour cream adds extra creaminess and tang.
- You can substitute smoked salmon with regular salmon plus liquid smoke for a similar taste.
- Make the cheese ball ahead of time to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve with a variety of crackers or fresh veggie slices for a balanced appetizer platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 346 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
