MINI POTATO BASKETS, SMOKED SALMON & TOASTED CAPERS #5FIX

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Mini Potato Baskets, Smoked Salmon & Toasted Capers #5FIX image

5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. A savory, delicious appetizer that looks as amazing as it tastes! The potato baskets are the perfect base for the luscious cream cheese and silky salmon. Pungent toasted capers add a surprising punch! The recipe could also be made in a standard size muffin tin and served for breakfast/brunch.

Provided by queencuisine_106142

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 24 appetizers, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 ounces chive & onion cream cheese
8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped (lox-style)
1/2 cup capers, drained and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix potatoes with 4 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly into a 24-muffin mini-muffin tin. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the molds.
  • Bake the potato baskets until golden and crisp, about 15-20 minutes. Remove pan to cooling rack.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the capers and sauté until lightly browned and toasted. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Spoon cream cheese evenly into barely warm baskets before removing baskets from muffin tin. Place baskets on serving platter and top with salmon and toasted capers.
  • Makes 24. Serves 8-12.

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