The recipe is one of many I saved 'online' for quick reference. Potato Appetizers with Smoked Salmon. I think these would be absolutely perfect for an Easter gathering!Potato Appetizers with Smoked Salmon
1 1/2 pounds large russet potatoes
1/4 c thinly sliced smoked salmon (2 oz.), plus a small amount for garnish
1 T grated lemon peel
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 t salt
black pepper to taste
parsley leaves for garnish
In a large saucepan, bring unpeeled potatoes and enough cold water to cover to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer potatoes until just cooked, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, let cool and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until cold.
Pulse the smoked salmon and lemon peel in a food processor, scraping down bowl. Add sour cream and process until combined. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease 32 mini-muffin-tin cups. Peel and coarsely grate potatoes. Gently toss potatoes with salt and pepper in a bowl. Place about 1 heaping Tbsp. potato mixture into each muffin cup and press against bottom and up sides, allowing some mixture to extend above rim. (Do not spread mixture too thin or holes will form while baking.)
Bake potato bowls until edges are dark golden, about 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the bite sized potato bowls from pans and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to set for up to 4 hours at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place potato nests on a clean, large baking sheet and bake until heated through and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer potato nests to a platter. Using a small spoon, dollop about 1 tsp. sour cream mixture into each potato nest and top each with a tiny strip of smoked salmon and, if desired, a parsley leaf. Serve immediately.
