Skip to main content

Smoked Salmon–Scallion Cream Cheese

A luxurious spread for bagels that is so much better than ordinary cream cheese, this will keep for about a week in the refrigerator. For best results, remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator about an hour or so before you plan to use it, so it will soften.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 1/3 cups cream cheese

Ingredients

1 cup cream cheese, softened
3 ounces (1/3 cup) chopped Smoked Salmon (page 191)
4 scallions, (green part only) finely sliced (1/2 cup)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese until soft. Beat in the smoked salmon and scallions.

    Step 2

    Spoon the cream cheese into a crock, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Bubby's Brunch Cookbook cover.
Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook by Ron Silver and Rosemary Black. Copyright © 2009 by Ron Silver and Rosemary Black. Published by Ballantine Books. All Rights Reserved.
Read More
With a crisp crust, garlicky mayo, and a juicy slice of tomato.
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.