Potatoes are one of my family’s favorite vegetables.  But I’m always looking for new ways to cook them. Since there are so many sporting events and parties this time of year I thought why not come up with a party bite using potatoes instead of bread or crackers.  So that’s what I did.  I call them potato canapés and they use all the classic flavors that you think of when you think of potatoes.

This would be great as a use up for leftovers and by no means are these the only ingredients that can be used to create these little bites.  This is really more of a method than a recipe.

Looking for more potato recipes.  Check out the links at the bottom for more recipes from other Fall Fest contributors.

You will need baking potatoes.  You should be able to get between 6-10 slices out of each potato depending on the size. Cut them about ½ inch thick.  

Preheat your oven to 425. 

Place the sliced potatoes on a cookie sheet.  You don’t need to oil them, but can sprinkle them lightly with salt. 

Place the potatoes in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.  They will be cooked through but not crispy.  If you prefer, you can cut them thinner and cook them until crispy. But that’s just a preference. 

  Once the potatoes are cooked they are ready to be topped.

Loaded Baked Potato Canapés
 

Top baked potato slices with cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.  Pop them back in the oven until the cheese melts.  Then top them with sour cream and green onions or chives.

Buffalo Chicken Potato Canapés:

Having chicken wings for the big game.  Take a few wings and use them to top your potato canapés.  Remove the meat from the bones and place on the cooked potato slice.  Then top with blue cheese.  Or you could take some leftover chicken toss it with butter and hot sauce and then top the potato slices.  Don’t forget the blue cheese!

Pulled Pork Canapés:

I found this to be a good use up for leftover pulled or BBQ pork.  Top the cooked potato slices with warm pulled or BBQ pork and them add a small spoonful of coleslaw. Great combination.

Next time you’re having a get together and want an unusual party bite, try potato canapes.  Your guests will say “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Here are some more creative ways to use potatoes from the Fall Fest Contributors.  Why not try them all?

Taste With The Eyes: Poached Salmon, Lobster Mash, Lentil Gumbo “Gravy”
And Love It Too:  Twice Baked Potato – Paleo Style
What’s Gaby Cooking: Smashed Potatoes
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Chorizo and Potato Tacos
Cooking Channel:  Cozy Up With In Season Potatoes
FN Dish:   Best Potato Casserole Recipes
Cooking With Elise:  The Irish Boxty
CIA Dropout: Potato and Leek Soup
The Sensitive Epicure:  Potatoes Anna With Fresh Thyme and Truffle Salt
Glory Foods:   Chicken Smashed Potatoes


Come back for more Fall Fest Recipes.
Next time it’s all about Pumpkin! and I don’t mean Jack O’ Lanterns!!