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Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Smear this everything bagel smoked salmon and cream cheese ball on crackers or veggies for all the flavors of a bagel sandwich (minus all the carbs).

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese ball
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 3 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
  • 1 Tbsp dried minced garlic
  • 2 tsp sea salt
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives, minced
Instructions
Everything Bagel Seasoning

  1. Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process just until combined (alternatively beat together with the paddle attachment of a kitchen mixer).

  2. Scrape salmon spread onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, cover and form into a ball. Refrigerate until set, about 30 mins to an hour.
  3. Roll the chilled salmon ball in the everything bagel seasoning until well coated. Serve with bagels, bagel chips or pumpernickel squares, sliced tomato, capers, and red onion.
Recipe Notes

  • Everything Bagel Seasoning can also be found in your market's spice aisle if you don't want to make your own.

  • If making your own spice blend, why not make it in bulk? Everything Bagel Seasoning is a delicious topping for fish, chicken, hummus, popcorn and avocado toast!

  • Don't skip chilling the cream cheese ball before rolling in the everything bagel seasoning! Chilling until it's set will ensure that it holds its shape for serving.

  • Make this cream cheese ball the star of a brunch board! Arrange bagel chips, pumpernickel squares, veggies, onions, capers and herbs on a large platter for easy serving.

Nutrition Facts
Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 879mg38%
Potassium 159mg5%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 790IU16%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.