Smoky Salmon Spread

Smoky Salmon Spread

Ingredients

• One 8- ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon prepared horse radish
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• One 16- ounce can salmon, drained, bones removed, and flaked
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans, preferably toasted
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped parsley
• Assorted crackers

Cooking Directions

1. Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl. 
2. Beat until fluffy using a mixer at medium speed.
3. Add the onion, horse radish, lemon juice, liquid smoke, and salt; beat until well blended. 
4. Stir in the salmon.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm slightly. 
6. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle the pecans and parsley on top. 
7. Serve with crackers.