Whipped Cheese Smoked Salmon Toasts – This cream cheese toast recipe with smoked salmon looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! For a brunch, breakfast, or party dinner, this appetizer is made with toasted bread slices that are topped with flavorful cheese, smoked salmon, and poppy seeds. Apart from toasting the bread slices, these cream cheese smoked salmon toasts don’t involve actual cooking. Just assemble and enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the cream cheese and smoked Salmon Toasts
- 2oz. (60g) smoked salmon
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Directions
1. To make the cream cheese toasts with smoked salmon: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
2. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove the toasted bread slices and let them cool completely before rubbing them with the garlic clove. You can also use your toaster if it’s more convenient for you!
3. For the cream cheese, combine the cream cheese and lemon juice. in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
4. To assemble: spread the cream cheese mixture on the cooled bread slices, top with the slices of smoked salmon. Garnish the cream cheese toasts with smoked salmon with chopped scallion and black sesame seeds. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the cream cheese and smoked salmon toast recipe
These smoked salmon toasts are mouthwatering good. You might even want to add them to your holiday parties!
- We find garlic gives depth to these salmon toasts. However, if you’re not a fan of garlic, you can skip the garlic rubbing step.
- The smoked salmon toasts also taste pretty great with dill, fennel greens, or fresh chives as alternatives to scallion.
Where to buy smoked salmon?
You can find smoked salmon in the seafood section at most grocery stores. Smoked salmon comes in a flat vacuum-sealed package, pre-sliced, and ready to eat. Smoked salmon doesn’t need any preparation, use it straight from the package onto your toasts.
Is there any alternative to smoked salmon?
Yes, you can use gravlax (lox) instead of smoked salmon. It is a preparation of salmon that is cured or brined but not smoked. Both smoked salmon and lox can be used interchangeably in this recipe.
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