Smoked Arctic Char Hot Dipping Recipe

Ingredients
1 lb light cream cheese, softened
8oz smoked arctic char ( or Salmon)
2 tbsp finely chopped green onion
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Paprika
Assorted crackers and vegetables




Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Set aside a 4 cup (1 L) oven-proof casserole dish.
2. In medium bowl, blend cream cheese, smoked arctic char after flaking with a fork, onion, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce until combined.
3. Spread mixture in casserole dish. Top with pecans; sprinkle with paprika.
4. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot with crackers and vegetables.
Yield: approx. 3 cup (750 ml)

Tips: Flake the smoked arctic char into small pieces.
Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.
Try it with smoked almonds!
If you can’t get smoked Arctic Char try using salmon or trout.

Original written By Robert Freeman for northernaquafarms.com