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Easy Crowd Pleasing One Bite Appetizers

Easy Crowd Pleasing One Bite Appetizers

Quick, simple, and delicious appetizers perfect for parties or game days. These require minimal cooking and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and Toppings
  • 24 slices Pumpernickel Bread Cut into small squares or circles
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 4 oz Smoked Salmon Thinly sliced, drained
  • 1/4 cup Capers Drained
  • 1 small Red Onion Very thinly sliced for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the cream cheese spread: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Toast the bread very lightly (optional): If you prefer a firmer base, lightly toast the pumpernickel bread pieces under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until just barely crisp. Let cool completely.
  3. Assemble the bases: Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of the dill cream cheese mixture evenly onto each piece of pumpernickel bread.
  4. Add the salmon: Top each bread piece with a small, folded piece of smoked salmon. Ensure the salmon covers most of the cream cheese.
  5. Garnish and serve: Place 2-3 thin slices of red onion on top of the salmon. Finish each appetizer with 1-2 drained capers. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before guests arrive.

Notes

These appetizers are best assembled within an hour of serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. For variations, substitute the dill with chives or add a small dollop of horseradish sauce to the cream cheese mix.