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Potato Canapés with Bacon and Asparagus

Published on July 13, 2016 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia
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Potato Canapes with Bacon and Asparagus, in collaboration with Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise
Potato Canapes with Bacon and Asparagus, in collaboration with Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise

In collaboration with Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise.

Potato Canapés with Bacon and Asparagus

I confess, when I was growing up in Canada mayonnaise was not one of those things that regularly appeared on the menu. In fact, I actively avoided it as it was this strange, unsual condiment and I really had no idea what I was supposed to do with it.

It wasn’t until I immigrated to the UK and was introduced to the concept of dipping one’s hot chunky oven chips into a great dollop of cold, straight out of the fridge, mayonnaise, that I became a firm convert.

Mayonnaise is one of my store cupboard essentials. I use it in tuna sandwiches, for making devilled eggs, for mixing with low fat yogurt to make a soured cream subsitute (I can never get soured cream in my village shop) and, of course, for dunking oven chips into. Nothing else will do, except for perhaps Heinz tomato sauce.

Potato Canapés with Bacon and Asparagus

Heinz have recently launched their own [Seriously] Good mayonnaise in supermarkets up and down the country (Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys, to be specific), and let me tell you, it really does live up to its name.

Smooth, deliciously thick and creamy with a rich mayonnaise flavour it’s ideal for all your favourite sandwiches, potato salads and, of course, chip dunking. Containing only high quality ingredients and absolutely no added colours, flavours or artificial thickeners this mayonnaise can transform everyday meals into something [Seriously] amazing.

To celebrate the launch of their mayonnaise Heinz are on a nationwide search for the best tasting recipes. They want to know if you’ve got what it takes to create a delectable dish that will fit on a spoon – a tasty mouthful, if you please.

To find out how to enter visit seriouslygoodspoonfuls.co.uk.

Potato Canapés with Bacon and Asparagus

Me, I’ve gone for a new potato canapé with bacon and asparagus. Keeping it simple. When you’ve got mayonnaise this [Seriously] Good you don’t need anything extra. The flavours speak for themselves.

For this recipe new potatoes are boiled until tender in salted water and allowed to cool. I fried up a few rashers of bacon, set them aside to cool, and then fried asparagus tips in the hot b

acon grease in plenty of Maldon sea salt. The cooled potatoes were then halved and the cut sides were fried in the salty bacon grease and then turned upright, squirted with a dollop of delicious creamy mayo and topped with bacon and asparagus. Spring onions were sprinkled over as a garnish.

Delicious, hot or cold!

Heinz Seriously Good Mayo

Have you tried the new Heinz [Seriously] Good mayonnaise? What did you think? What’s your favourite way to serve mayonnaise? Let me know in the comments!

Potato Canapés with Bacon and Asparagus

Potato Canapés with Bacon and Asparagus

A simple canapé for a BBQ, serve hot or cold!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 12 Jersey Royal new potatoes
  • 4 smoked back bacon
  • 24 asparagus tips only
  • Shetland sea salt
  • 2 spring onions
  • 6 tbsp Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise
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Instructions 

  • Place the potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender, then drain and set aside for at least half an hour to cool.
  • Fry the bacon in a non-stick pan until crispy. Set aside to drain on kitchen towel and slice into 1/4 inch strips when cool.
  • Place the asparagus tips in the frying pan with the bacon grease and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Fry for a few minutes until they begin to soften but still retain their crunch. Set aside on kitchen towel to drain.
  • Halve the cooled potatoes lengthwise and place, cut side down, into the hot frying pan you've just cooked the bacon and asparagus in. Fry for a few moments just to brown the cut edge of the potato. Transfer to a plate.
  • To assemble the canapes squirt a little dollop of Heinz [Seriously] Good mayonnaise onto the browned cut edge of the potato. Top with two strips of bacon and one asparagus tip. Sprinkle with spring onions and serve.
  • You can serve these warm just after the potatoes have been fried, or cold.

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Comments

  1. Jhon Smith

    October 22, 2017 at 10:21 am

    It looks really amazing and its really easy to cook. I will Definitly try this at home. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Frances Heaton

    August 20, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    These look delicious, and I’m sure my family would love these. Going to give them a try.

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  3. peter @Feed Your Soul Too

    August 16, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    A super cute idea. It all pairs together so well. I really like your food styling on this one.

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  4. Debi at Life Currents

    August 16, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    These look great! What a fun way to dress up a simple potato. Yum

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  5. April J Harris

    July 26, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I didn’t like mayonnaise when I was growing up, but I use it a lot now. I’ve heard of the new Heinz mayonnaise and I’m looking forward to trying it. Your potato canapés are gorgeous – so fresh and summery. And of course they look delicious too!

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  6. Maeva (Cook A Life! byMaeva)

    July 23, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I would give it a try with smoked tofu (or veggie bacon but never tried it so far), great idea 😀

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  7. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

    July 18, 2016 at 6:54 am

    This is such a lovely idea for a canape at summer parties or BBQs. Yum!

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  8. Kira C

    July 17, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Bacon and asparagus always work really well together! Not a big fan of mayonnaise but it actually really sounds nice with this mix!

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  9. Toni @ Gym Bunny Mummy

    July 16, 2016 at 11:57 am

    This looks amazing! I could eat mayo with anything though 🙂

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  10. Jessica

    July 16, 2016 at 6:45 am

    Nor a fan of mayonnaise before but I learned to love it when I live in Europe. The potato canapé with bacon and asparagus looks so perfect in a mayo.

    Reply
  11. Natalia

    July 15, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks soooo delicious!! what a great combination of flavours and textures – will try this one at home ; )

    Reply
  12. Emma T

    July 15, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Yum, that looks amazing. And good tip on the mayo plus yoghurt for soured cream.

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  13. Anosa

    July 15, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I have never found a way I could stomach asparagus until now, this potato canape with bacon has given me life, so delicious

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  14. Camilla

    July 15, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Oh my Elizabeth I am literally drooling right now, these canapes are so tasty and look fabulous too – excellent flavour combination:-) Seriously loving the new Heinz mayo too:-)

    Reply
  15. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    July 15, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Crispy potatoes dipped in cold mayonnaise is SO perfect, I can’t believe there are parts of the world where they haven’t cottoned on yet haha. These are like a very elegant version of chips and mayo 😉

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  16. Riz

    July 15, 2016 at 12:05 am

    Ahh, Elizabeth! I just love how you do your photography! It’s just so clean and elegant!

    Reply
  17. Rachel

    July 14, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Now I am now hungry having read this post and these look just lovely, I really love how you have displayed them x

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  18. Jessica McDonnell

    July 14, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Those potato canapes look delicious, I’d have mine without bacon as I’m vegetarian, but my husband would love those.

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  19. Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels

    July 14, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I am loving the look of these. The perfect canapé. I also have serious cutlery envy, love the personalisation.

    Reply
  20. Bethany Naismith

    July 14, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    These look seriously good! Definitely need to try it! Potato and bacon are a match made in heaven.

    Reply
  21. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

    July 14, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I love the idea of potato canapes! And anything with mayo is all right by me 🙂

    Reply
  22. Michaela Kenkel

    July 14, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    Stunning! I can’t wait to try that mayo!

    Reply
  23. Claire @foodiequine

    July 14, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I am quite literally drooling! All of my favourite things is one tasty spoonful. I’m a huge mayo fan. Have it woth everything!

    Reply
  24. Mark, Compass & Fork

    July 14, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Great looking canapes. I think they would also be good as a side with meat dishes as well. Nice color contrast too.

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  25. Patty Haxton Anderson

    July 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I love mayo and your bite looks so delicious.

    Reply
  26. Hannah

    July 14, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    Well I am officially hungry, these look incredible!!

    Reply
  27. MyCookingSecrets.com | Krystallia Giamouridou

    July 14, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    All ingredients used make the super combination for a tasteful bite! Nice recipe… 😉

    Reply
  28. nicol

    July 14, 2016 at 10:54 am

    i would demolish everything haha my favourite ingredients in one

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  29. gingey bites

    July 14, 2016 at 10:49 am

    These look very good and I love the pictures! I love mayo on chips too.

    Reply
  30. Lyndsey O'Halloran

    July 14, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Although I don’t like mayo myself, my husband does. I guess we could do a with and without version to suit us both.

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  31. Jordanne

    July 14, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I’ve never tried anything like before but as I branch out into the cooking world I’m hoping to make lots of things and I think I’ll just have to have a go at this! I Absolutly love mayo, use it for everything!

    Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk

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  32. Dean of Little Steps

    July 14, 2016 at 9:48 am

    I’m a big fan of mayo, though sometimes I like to combine it with tomato ketchup to dip my chips into it 😉 Those canapes look delicious! I’ve been looking for asparagus recipes since I sort of want to incorporate it in our diet and this looks fab.

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  33. Claire

    July 14, 2016 at 9:18 am

    What a yummy way to present your canapes – look delicious!

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  34. Kavey

    July 14, 2016 at 9:10 am

    These are the kind of comfort food canapes I can get behind! Yes please!

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  35. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    July 14, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I am on board with anything that involves potatoes – it is what is getting me through my pregnancy.
    This mayo is awesome too.

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  36. Andrea @ The Petite Cook

    July 14, 2016 at 8:47 am

    I absolutely love the food combo and pretty presentation! Potatoes and bacon were meant to be together, but the asparagus makes such a refreshing twist 🙂 Well done!

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  37. Tooting Mama

    July 14, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Mmmm that looks delicious, great combination lardons, asparagus and a good potato. I don’t think we get Heinz mayonnaise here in Paris, one to find when we’re next back in London.

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  38. Jayne

    July 14, 2016 at 7:52 am

    What a fabulous way to use mayonnaise! I am definitely a fan of chips dunked into mayo. Your canapes look wonderful

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  39. Stella

    July 14, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I love the look of this dish. I need to try the Heinz Mayonnaise.

    Reply
  40. Liz Mays

    July 14, 2016 at 2:32 am

    Oooh, these do sound good. I’m glad they’re easy to make! I feel like they’d be good with steak.

    Reply
  41. samantha rickelton

    July 13, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Oh these look divine! Perfect for parties – I’m going to bookmark the recipe for Christmas x

    Reply
  42. Laura @dearbearandbeany

    July 13, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I’m not a fan of mayonnaise, more a salad cream girl. My husband and daughter love mayonnaise and use it in dishes all the time X

    Reply
  43. tp keane

    July 13, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    oh my god, spot the paddy. I love potatoes and mayo. There’s nothing better… except maybe with bacon lol.

    Reply
  44. StressedMum

    July 13, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    This sounds and looks amazing, I need to try this recipe

    Reply
  45. Kate - gluten free alchemist

    July 13, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    So simple, but so yummy. LOVE the first photo! x

    Reply
  46. LaaLaa

    July 13, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Pictures are gorgeous. I’d like to try adapt this into a vegan version x

    Reply
  47. Joanna

    July 13, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    These look delicous and a fab idea to make potatoes a little less boring.

    Reply
  48. Talya

    July 13, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Love the way you have jazzed up the humble potato in this way – a must try!

    Reply

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