Smoked Salmon Cheese Cups Recipes

SMOKED SALMON FILO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the filo cups. Put the filo cups on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy according to the package instructions. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, salmon, creme fraiche, capers, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon of the dill and 1 tablespoon of the chives. Transfer the mixture to a ziptop bag. Cut an approximately 1-inch opening in the corner of the bag. Pipe the salmon mixture evenly among the filo cups, filling them to the top.
• Mix together the remaining dill and chives, then sprinkle some of the herbs on top of each cup to garnish. Serve immediately.

SMOKED SALMON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk and continue to whisk until sauce is smooth and creamy. Simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup fontina cheese, garlic salt, and pepper; set aside.
• Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add fusilli and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain. Return pasta to the pot and pour in bechamel sauce. Mix with a wooden spoon until pasta is completely coated with sauce. Gently stir in flaked salmon.
• Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top and sprinkle with remaining fontina cheese and panko.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.

SMOKED SALMON IN CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
• In medium-size bowl, flake smoked salmon, discarding skin and any bone; blend in sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
• Mound salmon into cucumber cups; sprinkle lightly with a few grains cayenne pepper; garnish with additional lime peel strips, if desired.

GOAT'S CHEESE, AVOCADO & SMOKED SALMON CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190°C, and grease 2 x 12-hole mini muffin pans.
• Roll out the bread slices to flatten them slightly and, using a biscuit cutter, cut 1 x 7 cm circles from each slice. Brush the bread rounds with olive oil and gently press them into the lightly greased muffin pans; and bake them for 6-8 minutes, until they are crisp and golden; then cool them on wire racks.
• Lightly mash the goat's cheese in a bowl and fold through the salmon, avocado, juice and pepper to taste; and spoon into the bread cups just before serving.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Combine the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; sprinkle into pan, coating bottom and sides. Set aside., In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the cream, pepper and remaining Parmesan cheese. add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in the onion mixture, salmon and Swiss cheese., Wrap a double thickness of heavy-duty foil around bottom of prepared pan. Pour salmon mixture into pan. Place in a large baking pan. Fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1-1/2 in. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight., Remove foil and sides of pan. Serve with crackers.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with walnuts and dill. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with crackers.

SMOKED SALMON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 420 degrees. In a bowl, mix together macaroni, basil, smoked salmon, and bread crumbs. In a blender combine cream, mustard and cream cheese, season with a pinch salt and pepper. A little additional water may be added if mixture is too thick. When thoroughly combined, toss into macaroni mixture. In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, butter and parsley. If mixture is too wet add additional breadcrumbs. In a gratin dish, arrange tomato slices to cover the bottom of pan. Spoon macaroni mixture into gratin dish. Top with bread crumb/ Parmesan topping. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, if top has not yet browned, the dish may be put under a broiler for a few minutes to finish.;

SALMON CUPS WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and start your water boiling for step 6.
• In a bowl, combine the cornflakes, milk, eggs, butter, onion, garlic salt, pepper, and salmon.
• Divide into 4 equal portions.
• Place four greased 8 ounce custard cups in a 11 X 7 X 2 inch baking dish.
• Fill cups with salmon mixture; gently press down with a spoon until flattened.
• Fill baking dish with boiling water to a depth of 1 inch.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• For cheese sauce: in a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for one minute or until thickened.
• Add cheese, pimentos, salt, garlic, and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
• Pour over salmon.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESE CUPS

Steps:

• Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except pecans until well mixed. Spoon into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag.
• To serve, pipe or spoon cheese-salmon mixture into each phyllo cup. Sprinkle each with pecans.