Smoked Salmon Dip

Enjoy this creamy Smoked Salmon Dip at your next party! Chunky smoked salmon is combined with cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream and flavored with lemon and fresh herbs. Toast up your own bagel chips for dippers or enjoy this dip with fresh veggies and more!

Whether you’re hosting guests for the holidays, cheering for your team at a tailgate, or just gathering with friends and family, you’ll want to make this Salmon Dip every time! It’s easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients, and your guests will keep coming back for more until it’s gone.

Types of Smoked Salmon

Hot smoked salmon is cooked through with heat and smoke, giving it a flaky texture similar to baked salmon. Cold smoked salmon (lox) is cured and smoked at a low temperature, so its texture is smooth and delicate. While you can use either in this recipe, hot-smoked is recommended for a chunkier, flakier dip.

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon Dip

Gather together these ingredients to make this easy dip recipe:

• Whipped cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• Flaked smoked salmon (hot) or finely diced smoked salmon (cold)
• Green onions, chopped
• Fresh dill, chopped
• Capers, drained
• Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Extra Bonus: Everything Bagel Chips

These bagel chips are so easy to make on your own and so much cheaper than buying a bag at the grocery store. Here’s what you need to make them:

• Two “everything” bagels
• Olive oil
• Salt

Directions and a full list of ingredients can be found on the printable recipe card at the end of the post!

How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip

This delicious dip is so easy to make and only takes about 10 minutes to throw together. Plan in some extra time for chilling in the fridge. For the best texture, mix the cream cheese base until perfectly smooth first, then fold in the other ingredients by hand with a spatula.

1. Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Mix with a hand mixer or a spatula until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
3. Fold in the smoked salmon, green onions, dill, and capers. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
4. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.

How to Make Everything Bagel Chips

1. To make the bagel chips, preheat your oven to 375°F. Slice into thin rounds, about ⅛ inch thick. Slice them as uniformly as possible to ensure they bake evenly.
2. Add the bagel slices to a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil and salt.
3. Arrange the bagel slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes of baking, as they can go from golden to burnt very quickly. Allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe Variations

• You can substitute the sour cream or mayonnaise with an equal amount of Greek yogurt.
• If you don’t have green onions, chopped shallots or fresh chives are great alternatives.
• For the bagel chips, feel free to add other seasonings like garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning along with the salt.

FAQs

What should I use for dippers?

Serve the dip with the homemade bagel chips for the perfect pairing. This dip also pairs well with crackers, toasted baguettes, and fresh veggies for dipping. Try carrots, cucumber, bell pepper and celery.

How do I store Smoked Salmon Dip?

Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop, and it is often better on the second day.

How do I store the bagel chips?

Store leftover bagel chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

More Party Dip Recipes

I’ve got lots of great savory dip recipes you can bring to your next gathering. Try one of these next time:

• Jalapeno Ranch Dip
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Crockpot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
• 7-Layer Dip
• Chicken Taco Dip

And of course, Pin or print this Smoked Salmon Dip so you always have it ready to go! What’s your favorite dip to bring to a party?

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