Crash Hot Potatoes with Smoked Salmon

Its a unique and delicious appetizer!

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Crash hot potatoes are an Australian staple side dish.

In a fun, party-ready spin, this version is topped with smoked salmon for a festive appetizer.

A plate of three smoked salmon-topped potatoes

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While the method for preparing the potatoes is an Australian specialty, these toppings are all about my childhood.

Most family gatherings (especially brunches) included a spread of bagels and lox with all the trimmings.

With a base of crispy potato, a classic combination of bagel toppings gets a fancy makeover.

A platter of smoked salmon-topped potatoes.

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They make for more manageable appetizers than something larger in size.

Look for ones labeled petite or creamer, that are no more than 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

(Their time roasting in the oven is more about getting them crisp, not about cooking them.)

Overhead view of a platter of easy potatoes with smoked salmon.

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They are appropriate for just about any time of day, from brunch to an evening get together.

Plan Ahead

Need to plan ahead?

Cook and smash the potatoes, but dont bake them until youre ready to serve them.

Close up of a platter of smoked salmon-topped potatoes.

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Refrigerate the smashed unbaked potatoes in an airtight container for up to one day.

Place the pot on the stovetop over high heat.

Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain them into a colander over the sink.

Boiling potatoes to make crispy potatoes with smoked salmon, red onions, and capers

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Preheat the oven to 425oF.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment.

If any potatoes do come apart, use your hands to smush them back together.

Smashed potatoes on a cutting board for an easy appetizer.

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Bake the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until theyre crisp and golden brown around the edges.

Let the potatoes cool for about 15 minutes on the baking sheet.

Top each potato with a heaping teaspoon of whipped cream cheese.

Smashed potatoes on a baking sheet to make cream cheese and smoked salmon crispy potatoes.

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Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter.

Baked smashed potatoes on a baking sheet for an easy potato appetizer.

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Smashed potatoes on a baking sheet to make cream cheese and smoked salmon crispy potatoes.

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Easy potatoes with smoked salmon assembled on a baking sheet.

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Overhead view of a platter of easy potato appetizers.

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