Description
Salami Antipasto Bites are elegant and flavorful party appetizers featuring crispy baked Genoa salami cups filled with a tangy and creamy mixture of marinated artichoke hearts, stuffed pimento olives, roasted red bell peppers, fresh mozzarella, and basil. These bite-sized treats are easy to prepare, perfect for entertaining, and combine savory, sweet, and fresh flavors in every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
Salami Cups
- 4 oz. package Genoa salami (4 inch slices, not the small size)
Filling
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/3 cup stuffed pimento olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine size), cut into fourths
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1-2 Tbsp. champagne vinegar or Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the salami cups.
- Form the salami cups: Place a slice of Genoa salami into each well of a muffin tin, carefully shaping it to cover the sides and bottom completely to form a cup.
- Bake the salami cups: Bake the salami in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are crisp. Monitor closely to avoid overcooking. Once baked, let them cool for 10-15 minutes so they firm up.
- Remove salami cups: Using a fork or small tongs, gently lift the cooled salami cups out of the muffin tin and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped marinated artichoke hearts, sliced pimento olives, roasted red bell peppers, quartered mozzarella balls, chopped basil, and 1-2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar or Italian dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
- Fill the salami cups: Spoon the prepared filling into each cooled salami cup, filling generously.
- Garnish and serve: Add extra chopped basil on top of each filled cup for a fresh garnish. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. For best texture, keep the filling separate if assembling far in advance to prevent sogginess.
Notes
- These bites are perfect for parties due to their elegant presentation and convenient, finger-food size.
- The baked salami cups provide a crispy, savory base that contrasts nicely with the creamy and tangy filling.
- Using larger 4-inch salami slices helps form well-shaped cups that hold the filling nicely.
- Chilling the filled bites can be done for convenience, but keep filling separate if preparing hours beforehand to maintain crispness.
- Feel free to customize the filling by adding other antipasto ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or different olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
