Salami Cups Appetizer Recipe (Crispy Antipasto Bites)

salami cups appetizer recipe on a white background. Balsamic glaze drizzled over the top. Close up of one of the cups.

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Salami Cups Appetizer Recipe (Crispy Antipasto Bites)

This crispy salami cups appetizer is the perfect bite-sized antipasto, filled with fresh and flavorful Mediterranean ingredients. They’re easy to make and bursting with savory, tangy, and creamy goodness! They only take 20 minutes, and everyone loves them.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: appetizer, easy pasta, salami

Servings: servings

Author: Elena Davis

Ingredients

24 thin slices salami about 4-5 in in diameter regular, peppered, or spicy
8 ounces mozzarella cheese pearls such as BelGioioso®, drained
½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
⅓ cup roasted red peppers drained and finely chopped
½ cup Castelvetrano olives pitted and chopped (or olives of choice)
⅓ cup marinated artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sea Salt to taste
¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a regular sized muffin tin or cupcake pan. Press a slice of salami into each cavity, shaping it into a cup. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until crispy and slightly curled. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the tin; they will firm up as they cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling by combining the mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, and basil in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss gently to combine.
Once the salami cups have cooled, carefully remove them from the muffin tin. Spoon the antipasto filling into each cup, then drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
These crispy, flavorful, and elegant antipasto bites are best served fresh at room temperature. If making ahead, bake the salami cups in advance and store them in an airtight container, then assemble just before serving. Enjoy!

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