Smoked Trout Dip
Smoked trout dip that pulls double duty as a spread. Cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream make it creamy, smoked paprika and Worcestershire bring the savory punch, and lemon, dill, and chives keep it fresh. Mix it up in a bowl (or food processor), chill if you want, then let it sit out for about 30 minutes so it softens into an easy-to-swipe spread.
Servings: 32 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 to 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- zest from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire see notes
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon Tabasco optional
- 4 to 6 ounces smoked trout roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and stir by hand or use an electric mixer until the cheese is smooth and creamy (you can also toss everything in a food processor, if desired).
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined. Taste and add salt if needed and add additional lemon juice if desired.
- Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let the dip sit out for 30 minutes prior to serving so it has a chance to soften up and become spreadable.
Notes
If you need to keep this dip gluten free, look for gluten free Worcestershire or omit it if it is not available.
Variations:
- Mediterranean Twist: Add chopped capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and a handful of crumbled feta cheese to the mix. Omit the smoked paprika and add a pinch of dried oregano and thyme.
- Spicy Horseradish Kick: Incorporate 1 to 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish (adjust to taste) into the dip, and increase the amount of Tabasco for an extra spicy version.
- Shallot & Dijon Mix: Add 2 tablespoons of finely diced shallot or red onion and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 tablespoon | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
