Shelly's Recipe

SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE BALL

Category: Cheeseballs

• 4 to 6 oz. smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
• 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped capers
• 2 tbsp caper liquid
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds

1. Combine all the ingredients except for the nuts in a large bowl and mix together. Form the mixture into a large ball and place on top of the plastic wrap, then wrap up tightly. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes.

2. Place chopped nuts in a large bowl and then roll the cream cheese ball into the nuts, gently pressing until cream cheese ball is covered with the nuts. Place on a serving platter with crackers and cucumber slices if desired.