Smoked Trout & Hearts of Palm Bites

Name: Smoked Trout & Hearts of Palm Bites
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) hearts of palm, drained; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 24 bagel chips; 6 ounces smoked trout, broken into 24 portions; 3 tablespoons capers, drained

I've had great luck finding hearts of palm in the canned vegetable section at the grocery store. In a pinch, you can use quartered artichoke hearts in place of the the hearts of palms and still end up with a great tasting dish. —Lori Stefanishion, Drumheller, Alberta

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) hearts of palm, drained
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
24 bagel chips
6 ounces smoked trout, broken into 24 portions
3 tablespoons capers, drained

Directions

Cut hearts of palm widthwise into thin slices. Spread bagel chips with half of the cream cheese; layer with hearts of palm and trout. Garnish with remaining cream cheese and capers.

Originally published as Hearts of Palm Lox in Taste of Home December/January 2012