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In collaboration with Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise.
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.
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.
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!
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
Ingredients
- 12 Jersey Royal new potatoes
- 4 smoked bacon rashers
- 24 asparagus tips only
- Maldon sea salt
- 2 spring onions
- 6 tbsp Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise
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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Jhon Smith says
It looks really amazing and its really easy to cook. I will Definitly try this at home. Thanks for sharing.
Frances Heaton says
These look delicious, and I’m sure my family would love these. Going to give them a try.
peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
A super cute idea. It all pairs together so well. I really like your food styling on this one.
Debi at Life Currents says
These look great! What a fun way to dress up a simple potato. Yum
April J Harris says
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!
Maeva (Cook A Life! byMaeva) says
I would give it a try with smoked tofu (or veggie bacon but never tried it so far), great idea 😀
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This is such a lovely idea for a canape at summer parties or BBQs. Yum!
Kira C says
Bacon and asparagus always work really well together! Not a big fan of mayonnaise but it actually really sounds nice with this mix!
Toni @ Gym Bunny Mummy says
This looks amazing! I could eat mayo with anything though 🙂
Jessica says
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.
Natalia says
Oh my gosh this looks soooo delicious!! what a great combination of flavours and textures – will try this one at home ; )
Emma T says
Yum, that looks amazing. And good tip on the mayo plus yoghurt for soured cream.
Anosa says
I have never found a way I could stomach asparagus until now, this potato canape with bacon has given me life, so delicious
Camilla says
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:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
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 😉
Riz says
Ahh, Elizabeth! I just love how you do your photography! It’s just so clean and elegant!
Rachel says
Now I am now hungry having read this post and these look just lovely, I really love how you have displayed them x
Jessica McDonnell says
Those potato canapes look delicious, I’d have mine without bacon as I’m vegetarian, but my husband would love those.
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels says
I am loving the look of these. The perfect canapé. I also have serious cutlery envy, love the personalisation.
Bethany Naismith says
These look seriously good! Definitely need to try it! Potato and bacon are a match made in heaven.
Cathy @ Planet Veggie says
I love the idea of potato canapes! And anything with mayo is all right by me 🙂
Michaela Kenkel says
Stunning! I can’t wait to try that mayo!
Claire @foodiequine says
I am quite literally drooling! All of my favourite things is one tasty spoonful. I’m a huge mayo fan. Have it woth everything!
Mark, Compass & Fork says
Great looking canapes. I think they would also be good as a side with meat dishes as well. Nice color contrast too.
Patty Haxton Anderson says
I love mayo and your bite looks so delicious.
Hannah says
Well I am officially hungry, these look incredible!!
MyCookingSecrets.com | Krystallia Giamouridou says
All ingredients used make the super combination for a tasteful bite! Nice recipe… 😉
nicol says
i would demolish everything haha my favourite ingredients in one
gingey bites says
These look very good and I love the pictures! I love mayo on chips too.
Lyndsey O'Halloran says
Although I don’t like mayo myself, my husband does. I guess we could do a with and without version to suit us both.
Jordanne says
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
Dean of Little Steps says
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.
Claire says
What a yummy way to present your canapes – look delicious!
Kavey says
These are the kind of comfort food canapes I can get behind! Yes please!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I am on board with anything that involves potatoes – it is what is getting me through my pregnancy.
This mayo is awesome too.
Andrea @ The Petite Cook says
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!
Tooting Mama says
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.
Jayne says
What a fabulous way to use mayonnaise! I am definitely a fan of chips dunked into mayo. Your canapes look wonderful
Stella says
I love the look of this dish. I need to try the Heinz Mayonnaise.
Liz Mays says
Oooh, these do sound good. I’m glad they’re easy to make! I feel like they’d be good with steak.
samantha rickelton says
Oh these look divine! Perfect for parties – I’m going to bookmark the recipe for Christmas x
Laura @dearbearandbeany says
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
tp keane says
oh my god, spot the paddy. I love potatoes and mayo. There’s nothing better… except maybe with bacon lol.
StressedMum says
This sounds and looks amazing, I need to try this recipe
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
So simple, but so yummy. LOVE the first photo! x
LaaLaa says
Pictures are gorgeous. I’d like to try adapt this into a vegan version x
Joanna says
These look delicous and a fab idea to make potatoes a little less boring.
Talya says
Love the way you have jazzed up the humble potato in this way – a must try!