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Bring a touch of fancy to your next party with these smoked salmon crisps—a crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-elegant twist on the classic bagels, lox, and cream cheese!

smoked salmon crisps on a platter

Looking for a simple yet sophisticated appetizer for your next party? Give these smoked salmon crisps a try! They’re a delicious riff on the classic combination of bagels, lox, and cream cheese. Crispy potato chips make the perfect crunchy base, topped with silky smoked salmon and a cool, creamy blend of cream cheese and sour cream. A sprinkle of fresh chives and capers adds a pop of flavor. These smoky, salty crisps are effortlessly elegant—ideal for pairing with cocktails and adding a touch of fancy to any gathering.

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What You’ll Need To Make Smoked Salmon Crisps

ingredients for smoked salmon crisps
  • Cream Cheese: Provides a smooth, rich base for the topping that pairs well with the smoked salmon.
  • Smoked Salmon: Adds a smoky, salty savory element that complements the creaminess of the topping.
  • Capers: Provide a briny, tangy burst of flavor that contrasts with the richness of the salmon and cream cheese.
  • Minced Fresh Chives: Add a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
  • Potato Chips: Serve as a crunchy, sturdy base that holds the toppings well. Kettle-style rippled potato chips work best for this.
  • Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements

Step-By-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, add sour cream, cream cheese, and salt.

sour cream, cream cheese, and salt in small glass bowl

Mixed until evenly combined.

sour cream, cream cheese, and salt mixed together in small glass bowl

Arrange potato chips on serving dish.

potato chips arranged on white serving platter

On each potato chip, place a folded piece of smoked salmon.

each potato chip topped with folded piece of salmon

Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture (about ¾ teaspoon) to each salmon piece.

potato chips on white serving plattered topped with smoked salmon and dollop of cream cheese mixture

Top each crisp with a few capers and a sprinkle of minced chives.

potato chips on white serving plate topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese mixture, capers and chives

Serve immediately.

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Smoked Salmon Crisps

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By Jenn Segal
Adapted from Gatherings

by America's Test Kitchen

Bring a touch of fancy to your next party with these smoked salmon crisps—a crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-elegant twist on the classic bagels, lox, and cream cheese!

Servings: 30
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Pinch salt
  • 8 oz smoked salmon
  • A few tablespoons capers, drained
  • A few tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 30 large potato chips, preferably kettle-style ripple cut (see note)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, cream cheese, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. On each potato chip, place a folded piece of smoked salmon, followed by a dollop of the cream cheese mixture (about ¾ teaspoon). Top each crisp with a few capers and a sprinkle of minced chives. Arrange the crisps on a platter and serve immediately.
  3. Note: For the sturdiest base and ample space for the toppings, opt for kettle-style rippled potato chips. While regular kettle chips are also sturdy, they tend to be too small and curled. Regular rippled potato chips also work well, but they may not provide as much crunch as Kettle-style rippled chips.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (10 servings)
  • Serving size: 3 crisps
  • Calories: 103
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Sodium: 255 mg
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
Nutritional Data Disclaimer

This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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Comments

  • I made these yesterday for a small gathering and they were very popular! Very tasty and the flavors really popped!

    • — Matthew Schena on August 19, 2024
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