Best Pepper And Cheddar Shortbread Canapés With Smoked Salmon Recipes

SMOKED SALMON CANAPES

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My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special occasions like New Year's Eve. The textures and flavors of the dill, cream cheese and smoked salmon are scrumptious together. This dish is sure to be the toast of your buffet. -Tristin Crenshaw, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
36 slices cocktail rye bread
12 ounces sliced smoked salmon or lox
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and dill. Spread on rye bread. Top with salmon and red onion. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SMOKED SALMON CANAPES

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This appetizer of smoked salmon canapes will please your taste buds. All my family and friends love this recipe.

Provided by RedBullguy01

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¾ cup finely chopped white onion
3 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper
1 sourdough baguette
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, or as needed

Steps:

Stir onion, capers, dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl to make relish. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut sourdough baguette into 24 thin slices. Cut salmon into 24 pieces. Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread, add 1 piece of salmon, and top carefully with relish. Place on a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 406.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

PEPPER AND CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD CANAPéS WITH SMOKED SALMON

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Here's a savoury shortbread appetizer that would be perfect for a celebration such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. This recipe was published in the Dec 19,2007 edition of the Toronto Star.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories Scottish

Time 1h10m

Yield 42 canapes, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 lb old cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 lb smoked salmon, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
42 tiny dill sprigs

Steps:

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Stir flour and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
On low speed, beat in cheddar until just blended.
Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in half of flour mixture, then milk, then remaining flour mixture, until moistened (batter will be very thick).
Turn out on to a pastry board or the counter and finish mixing with hands and pat into a disc shape
Place disc between 2 sheets of waxed paper and roll out to about 1/4-inch thick, or about 12 inches in diameter.
Using a 2-inch cookie cutter (preferably with decorative serrated edge), cut out rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
Re-roll scraps, cut out rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in 2 batches.
Place each baking sheet in centre of preheated 325F oven.
Bake until are golden and puffed, about 20 minutes.
Cool for 5 minutes before transferring shortbreads to rack, using a metal spatula, to cool to room temperature.
In medium bowl, stir together sour cream and salmon.
Spoon rounded teaspoons onto centre of each shortbread.
Garnish each shortbread with a dill sprig.

QUICK CHEESE AND PEPPER BREAD

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I have been making this bread for several years. Pair it with a bowl of homemade chili or soup and you have a wonderful meal for those cold winter days. This bread really is quick and easy and can easily be made by beginners.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups bread flour (I like King Arthur)
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 4 ounces cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Grease button only of 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off.
In medium bowl, combine flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper; mix well.
In small bowl, combine buttermilk, margarine and eggs; blend well.
Add to dry ingredients stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Pour into greased pan.
Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Wrap; store in refrigerator.