Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish & a GIVEAWAY!

Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish

Tapas, appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, antipasto, canapés, Vorspeisen, mezze, aperitivos. Whatever you call them, they are delicious, fun and make any party way better. My absolute favorite things to make are little bites of food. M and I have many friends with different likes, dietary restrictions and food philosophies so the best way to have them all over and feed everyone is to present a spread of finger foods. Plus, when people have to get up and move around to get their food and drinks, it encourages more mingling which takes the pressure off me to constantly entertain.

Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish

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Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish

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Now what to make with the potatoes? This week I used Miss Potato’s versatility and turned her into a canapé. The potato slices are grilled, giving them a crisp crust on which to nestle the creamy herbed ricotta cheese. Topping it all off is a sweet and tart corn relish that brightens up these miniature flavor packs. I love the way the corn pops in my mouth like little juicy fireworks exploding and melting into the smooth ricotta. Sounds like it’s time to organize a party.

Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish

Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish

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Servings: 10 • Size: 2 bites • Weight Watcher Points+: 2

Calories: 96 • Fat: 1g • Carbs: 20g • Fiber: 2g • Protein: 3g

Sugars: 4g • Sodium: 217g • Cholesterol: 3mg

 

Ingredients:

Corn Relish

  • 1 medium ear of corn, kernels removed
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

Herbed Ricotta

  • ½ cup fat free ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoon chopped dill
  • 2 teaspoon chopped chives
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Potatoes

  • 4 medium Klondike Rose potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray or oil mister for grill top

Directions:

For the corn relish, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

For the herbed ricotta, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Chill until ready to assemble.

For the potatoes, heat a stove-top grill on high heat. If using an outdoor grill, heat to 400 degrees. Slice the potatoes into ½ inch rounds. Place the rounds on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Sprinkle them with the salt and pepper and spritz with an oil mister. Grill, uncovered, 7-8 minutes or until grill marks appear.

Remove from heat and place grilled side up on a platter. Top with a heaping teaspoon of the ricotta mixture and the corn relish. Serve warm or cold.

Potato Bites with Ricotta & Corn Relish

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