These Bacon and Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are a delicious appetizer that combines the smoky flavors of bacon and salmon in a delightful pinwheel shape. With a creamy filling and crispy bacon on the outside, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. They are quick and easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients and simple steps. The smoky, salty, and creamy flavors work together perfectly to create a bite-sized treat that is irresistible.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bacon
- 8 ounces of smoked salmon
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the bacon for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of smoked salmon.
- Roll up each salmon slice tightly, starting from one end.
- Cut each rolled-up salmon into bite-sized pinwheels.
- Take a cooled crispy bacon slice and wrap it around each pinwheel, securing it with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped pinwheels on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the Bacon and Smoked Salmon Pinwheels as an appetizer or party snack.
