Crispy Potato, Smoked Salmon & Chive Bites

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Crispy Potato, Smoked Salmon & Chive Bites

Serves 4 as an appetizer
 
4 Dr. Praeger’s Potato Pancakes, cooked according to package directions
⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon finely minced chives, divided
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 oz. smoked salmon
 
1.     Cook Dr. Praeger’s Potato Pancakes according to package directions.
2.     While pancakes are cooking, combine sour cream, 2 teaspoons chives, lemon zest and lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir to incorporate. Chill until ready to use.
3.     Remove pancakes from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
4.     Using a serrated knife, cut each pancake into 4 equal-sized wedges. Top each wedge with 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture and one slice of salmon.
5.     Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon chives evenly among wedges.
 


Other quick ideas for using Dr. Praeger’s Potato Pancakes

Chop an apple and cook it in a pan with some golden raisins, cinnamon and a splash of apple juice serve on top of a potato pancake. Wrap strips of cooked potato pancake in turkey bacon, brush with maple syrup, and place under the broiler for one minute to crisp and caramelize. Make a simple relish of parsley, lemon zest, parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper and sprinkle on top of cooked potato pancakes.