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1/2 pound smoked salmon
1/2 pound cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1 pinch paprika
Flake the salmon with a fork and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Tabasco, black pepper, dill, and paprika. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in the flaked smoked salmon. Serve immediately with crackers or chips.
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reviews & comments
February 26, 2011
Really easy to make, I garnished with dill and it is beautiful and yummy!