Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites

By Chez_Alexander

Turn "jacket potatoes" into irresistible potato salad bites. Capers offer a twist on traditional relish; they're actually pickled flower buds and add bright, briny flavor to this appetizer.

Ingredients

• 12 small red potatoes, halved (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained capers
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Combine potatoes and oil; toss to coat. Arrange potatoes, cut sides down, in a single layer on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes. Turn potatoes; bake 10 minutes. Remove and cool 20 minutes.

3. Preheat broiler to high.

4. Using a paring knife, carefully cut a circle in the cut side of potatoes. Using a melon baller or small spoon, remove pulp from potato, leaving a thin shell. Combine pulp, sour cream, 1 tablespoon chives, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper). Evenly fill potato shells with filling; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon chives.

5. Broil potatoes for 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Serving Size = 2 potato halves