Smoked Salmon on Crackers with Cream Cheese and Chives
A quick and elegant appetizer featuring creamy cheese, smoky salmon, and fresh chives atop crispy crackers.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soften the 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature for 10 minutes, or microwave for 15 seconds until spreadable.
Step 2
Finely chop the 2 tbsp fresh chives, reserving a few whole pieces for garnish.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the chopped chives and 0.25 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the 12 crackers.
Step 5
Cut the 4 oz smoked salmon into strips or small pieces that fit the crackers.
Step 6
Top each cracker with a piece of smoked salmon, folding it slightly for a neat look.
Step 7
Garnish with the reserved chives and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- spatula or butter knife
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