Ingredients

  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup fully cooked salmon chunks OR 1 can (7 1/2 oz) salmon, drained bones and skin removed
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh dill

Method

  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add flour; mix well.
  • Shape into 24 balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups.
  • Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For filling, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the salmon, broth, sour cream, onion, lemon juice and salt; mix well.
  • Spoon into the shells.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle with dill.