Salmon & Cream Cheese Potatoes

Name: Salmon & Cream Cheese Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 12 small red potatoes; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 3 ounces smoked salmon fillet, flaked; Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Everyone enjoys these elegant-looking appetizers. You can assemble them several hours ahead and refrigerate until guests arrive.

Ingredients

12 small red potatoes
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 ounces smoked salmon fillet, flaked
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon zest, capers, salt and pepper.
Drain potatoes; cut in half. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each potato half to level if necessary.
Dollop cheese mixture onto potatoes, 2 teaspoons on each. Top with salmon. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired. Chill until serving.