Smoked Salmon Dip with Everything Bagel Chips Recipe
This Smoked Salmon Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining whipped cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with zesty lemon juice, spices, and generous amounts of smoked salmon, fresh dill, capers, and green onions. Served chilled with homemade crispy everything bagel chips, it's a perfect crowd-pleasing snack or party starter that brings a gourmet touch to casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, flaked (hot) or finely diced (cold)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
Bagel Chips
- 2 "everything" bagels
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dip base: In a medium bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well using a hand mixer or spatula until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add smoked salmon and aromatics: Gently fold in the flaked or finely diced smoked salmon, chopped green onions, fresh dill, and drained capers. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Chill the dip: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together for a richer taste.
- Preheat oven for bagel chips: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bagel chips.
- Slice the bagels: Cut the everything bagels into thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick, ensuring even slices for consistent crispness.
- Toss bagel slices with oil and salt: Place the slices in a medium bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle salt. Toss to coat all slices evenly.
- Bake the bagel chips: Arrange the bagel slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bagel chips to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. Garnish the dip with additional chopped green onions, dill, and lemon wedges for a fresh, vibrant presentation.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly sliced smoked salmon, either flaked if warm or finely diced if cold.
- You can prepare the dip a day in advance; just keep it covered and chilled.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to your preference for spice.
- If you prefer, substitute the everything bagel with plain or sesame bagels for different flavor profiles in the chips.
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayonnaise.