Entertaining should be easy. These Smoked Salmon Potato Appetizers are sure to be a delicious addition to any gathering.
Baked mini potatoes, topped with salmon alongside a simple sour cream and dill dip. Easy and elegant baby potato hors d’oeuvers are perfect for holiday parties.
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Rich smoked salmon on top of perfectly seasoned mini potatoes alongside a tangy sour cream dip, is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Impress your guests with this sophisticated delight.
Are you a potato lover? I am! You can never have too many potato dishes. From breakfast to party food, recipes with potatoes are always welcome and enjoyed.
Mini potatoes (or baby potatoes) are so cute. These potato bites were inspired by my Warm Potato Salad recipe. Smoked salmon and dill pair so well together, creating yet another delicious potato dish with this combination was so much fun. You can never go wrong with the combination of salmon and potatoes.
Fish and potatoes make such a great match. Fish and chips are a hit. Have you tried my fish cakes recipe? Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Instead of fries with your fish cakes, switch things up and serve Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes instead.
Love seafood chowder? This Slow Cooker Creamy Fish Soup is always welcome any night of the week.
Simple Ingredients For Smoked Salmon Potato Bites
I love it when recipes are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. These potato bites are just that. You will need:
- mini potatoes
- smoked salmon
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- dried dill
- fresh dill
- sour cream
When it comes to entertaining, the easier the better. I like to spend time with my guests, not get stuck in the kitchen. Delicious foods don’t have to be complicated. In fact, I find the simpler the better.
Baked potatoes with sour cream is another love of mine. I also happen to love loaded potato skins. In fact, I do not know of one single potato dish I don’t love.
Smoked Salmon Appetizers Are Easy To Make
Let’s get this party started. This mini baked potato recipe is super easy.
- wash the potatoes
- bake with olive oil and seasonings until done
- combine fresh dill and sour cream in a bowl
- slice the smoked salmon into thin strips
- cut the baked potatoes in half
- top with salmon pieces
- skewer into place
- serve with dill dip
- done
Super easy right? Told you! You can finish off this tasty appetizer as your guests are walking in the door.
You can even leave a few potatoes on their own, for the people that might not like salmon. Potatoes dipped in sour cream and dill still make great potato appetizers.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Mini potatoes are super cute. Any colour will work. You can also use fingerling potatoes. You can cook the potatoes ahead of time, and then warm them up just before assembling the appetizers.
Sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt.
Seasoning the potatoes with salt and pepper is simple and delicious. You can always use a seasoning blend. Try Italian or Greek for a different taste.
Fresh dill is perfect, especially for garnish.
Can You Eat Smoked Salmon At Room Temperature?
Yes, but you should not leave it out for hours. I would not leave it out in the hot weather for very long. It won’t spoil if it sits at room temperature for up to an hour. Always store it in the fridge.
How To Serve Smoked Salmon
There are so many ways to enjoy this delicious fish. Here are a few suggestions:
Salmon with cream cheese makes a great bagel topping. Perfect for brunch, lunch and dinner too.
Smoked salmon with cucumbers is the perfect light and healthy salad option. Have you ever tried cucumber noodles? So fun.
Another great appetizer idea is stuffed cucumbers. Perfect for bbq parties all summer long.
If you love tacos, then these egg tacos are for you. Great for any meal of the day.
If you are a Jamie Oliver fan, give this easy salmon plate a try. Made in minutes. Faster than takeout and much healthier too.
It is the perfect addition as a crostini topper.
A smoked salmon sandwich takes the classic tomato and cheese to a new level of deliciousness.
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Smoked Salmon Appetizers
Ingredients
- 11 ounces mini (baby potatoes) I used 8 large ones
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 4 ounces sour cream
- additional dill for garnish
- 2 ½ ounces smoked salmon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F
- Wash and dry potatoes.
- Place in baking dish, along with oil, salt, pepper, and dried dill.
- Mix to combine, and bake until done. About 35 minutes.
- Combine sour cream and chopped dill. Mix and set aside in the fridge till ready to use.
- Cut the smoked salmon into long thin strips. Keep in fridge till ready to assemble.
- Once potatoes are baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly. You don’t want to burn your fingers while you assemble them.
- Once cool, cut in half.
- Top each half with a piece of salmon and secure with a skewer.
- Arrange on serving platter, and garnish with additional dill.
- Serve with the sour cream dip.
Jacqueline Debono
I often have a baked potato with smoked salmon and sour cream for lunch or dinner but never thought to make it as an appetizer. What a great and delicious idea! Definitely pinning this for when we can entertain again!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Now that sounds like the perfect dinner to me.
Farrukh Aziz
Hi Gloria,
We being a big fan of smoked salmon and potato being my kids favorite, I made these smoked salmon potato appetizers and they were gone in no time, they were a huge hit. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe, shall make these again soon. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for your comments. So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe.
Jenny
I had bookmarked this appetizer recipe a while ago for Christmas eve appetizers, and I am glad I did. They came out fantastic, so easy, and we all loved them. My family requested I make them again. They were such a hit! Thanks so much, Gloria, for the fabulous recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. These are always a hit in our house too.
Jen
I was looking for a way to substitute out pancakes but still have my usual smoked salmon bites for Christmas. These were perfect. Going to make it again for New Years. I like that you can easily make this recipe smaller since there are just two of us.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
YES….this recipe is perfect. You can make as many or as few as you like. ENJOY.
Eva
Here’s another potato lover raising her hand. I blame it on my Polish heritage, but seriously how can one not love potatoes? Your appetizer idea is genius, so simple yet very satisfying. And the dill dip was perfect, as it pairs great with both potatoes and salmon!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This Ukrainian girl is right there with you about potatoes. Simple and delicious for sure. ENLJOY!
Alice | SkinnySpatula
These look like the perfect idea for New Year’s, I’m going to give them a try. I love bite-sized appetizers!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am sure you and your guests will love them. Happy New Year.
Neha
How cute are these potato bites! I just got salmon today from store and now I am sure where it is going. 😉 Thanks for these appetizers idea.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know you will love these tasty little gems.
Amy Liu Dong
Wow, that sounds like a delicious appetizer to prepare for everybody. Perfect for our Christmas Eve dinner. Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun and delicious appetizer. In fact, we eat it as a meal with a salad sometimes. So good.
Anecia
Yum! These look and sound delicious!!!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
They sure are, hope you give them a try.
Amanda
I just love these little bites! I have a weakness for smoked salmon, and the dill sauce is delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I can make a meal on these smoked salmon potato bites.
Norma Onate
It was the best appetizer of the entire New Year’s Party. Easy to make, healthy and suitable for people with gluten intolerance. I will definitely recommend it and will make it every time I have company over.
Homemade & Yummy
OMG THANKS SO MUCH….I am so happy that these were a hit. I know we sure love them, and we eat them for dinner sometimes….we don’t even wait for parties. Happy New Year!!
Stephanie Simmons
These would make a great, easy holiday appetizer! My little brother (who is in high school, haha) is really into smoked salmon for whatever reason – I bet he would go crazy for these!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…smoked salmon lovers devour these. I would suggest you make LOTS.
Jennifer
These are so good!! I’m making them for our holiday party this weekend!
Homemade & Yummy
Make lots, your guests will LOVE them!!
Holly
What a brilliant holiday appetizer! I love how easy this is and they look so fancy too!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…best of both worlds. Happy Holidays.
Julie
Leave some potatoes on their own for people who don’t like smoked salmon?! Who are these people!? My 3 year old will gladly eat their share!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA….well you know, there are those people LOL!!