Easy Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes Appetizer

I am a big appetizer fan! Making bite-sized snacks is a passion of mine. I found the easiest appetizer recipe that will take only a few minutes but will have your guests coming back for more! And the best part is you can buy some of the ingredients pre-made so it can simply be assembled with very little work!

Smoked salmon is one of my favorites and this recipe has delicious smoked salmon with herb cream cheese!

First, save yourself hassle and buy the premade frozen Latkes from Trader Joe’s! They only need crisping in the oven or airfryer! Just bake at 400 F for 8-10 minutes.

While those cook, mix your softened cream cheese with your lemon juice, herbs, and seasonings. Once well incorporated, you can use a ziplock bag as a piping bag, or dollop on the latkes using a spoon.

Gently fold small pieces of smoked salmon around the cream cheese. Then you can serve as is or top with some diced red onion, capers, and herbs!

Easy Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes Appetizer

This Easy Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes Appetizer is a simple yet elegant dish perfect for any gathering. Crispy latkes are topped with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese and delicate smoked salmon, then finished with capers and red onion for the perfect bite-sized treat. With minimal prep and store-bought shortcuts, this appetizer is quick, effortless, and guaranteed to impress!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, jewish

Servings 12 latkes

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Air Fryer
• Mixing Bowl
• Spoon or Piping Bag
• Sharp Knife

Ingredients

  

For the Base:

• 1 pack Frozen Trader Joe’s Latkes

For the Herb Cream Cheese:

• 8 oz cream cheese room temp
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 2 tsp fresh dill chopped
• 2 tsp fresh chives chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

For Topping:

• 1 pack smoked salmon
• 2 tbsp capers optional
• 1/4 red onion finely diced

Instructions

 

Prepare the Latkes:

• Bake Trader Joe’s frozen latkes at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until crispy, or air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Make the Herb Cream Cheese:

• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

Assemble the Appetizer:

• Pipe or spoon a dollop of herb cream cheese onto each latke.
• Gently fold small pieces of smoked salmon over the cream cheese.
• Optional: Top with capers, diced red onion, and extra fresh dill.

Serve Immediately: These appetizers are best enjoyed fresh and warm!

Keyword latkes, potato, smoked salmon, trader joes