Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Salmon Caviar

Potatoes

4

oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into ½” pieces

1½

tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1

lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Goat Cheese and Assembly

8

oz. fresh goat cheese

1

small shallot, finely chopped

3

Tbsp. whole milk

2

Tbsp. sour cream

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1

Tbsp. finely chopped tender herbs (such as dill, chives, and/or
tarragon), plus more for serving

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1

avocado, sliced, cut into 1″ pieces

1

scallion, thinly sliced

1

1.75-oz. jar salmon caviar, preferably wild and smoked

Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)