Diner Smoked Trout Potato Toasts with Dill
Crisp potato toasts carry smoky trout, lemony cream, and dill for a bright diner-style breakfast.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 15 · Total: 25 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (126 reviews)
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This breakfast borrows the satisfying rhythm of a classic diner plate and gives it a crisp potato base instead of bread.
Story
Casey loves a breakfast that feels a little fancy without asking the cook to slow down. The potato rounds get crisp at the edges, the trout brings a gentle smoky note, and lemon cream makes every bite bright. Cucumber and dill keep the plate lively. Put the toppings in little bowls and let everyone make their own.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 4 ounces smoked trout, flaked
- 1/2 small English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Stir the sour cream, lemon juice, and horseradish together in a small bowl, then set the lemon cream aside.
- Pat the potato slices dry and toss them with the olive oil and salt.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, arrange the potato slices in one layer, and cook for 5 minutes per side until crisp and tender.
- Flake the smoked trout into bite-size pieces while the potatoes cook, removing any pin bones you find.
- Spread each warm potato toast with lemon cream and top with smoked trout, cucumber, dill, and red onion.
- Finish with black pepper and serve immediately while the potato edges are crisp.
Chef Tips
- Slice the potatoes evenly so thin pieces do not burn before thick pieces soften.
- Keep the skillet uncovered so steam does not soften the crisp edges.
- Chill the cucumber before slicing for an extra fresh contrast.
- Use smoked salmon when trout is not available.
Cook's Notes
- **Potatoes:** Dry the slices well for better browning.
- **Trout:** Check for pin bones before flaking.
- **Cream:** Add more horseradish for a sharper bite.
- **Serving:** Assemble just before eating to keep the potatoes crisp.