Charcuterie Bruschetta is a unique twist on two classic appetizers. A crostini is topped with fig jam and a marinated mix of salami, cheese, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy charcuterie appetizer is ready in 15 minutes and perfect for parties.
Charcuterie Bruschetta Recipe
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Charcuterie Bruschetta is your favorite charcuterie board in one perfect bite! Instead of the classic tomato topping, crispy crostini are spread with fig jam and piled high with salami, cheddar, white cheese, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a balsamic dressing.
Two of our most popular appetizer recipes are our Hot Honey Roasted Bruschetta and my mom's famous Feta Bruschetta. So we knew we had to make a fun charcuterie inspired bruschetta. We love a good charcuterie board but they can be messy to eat when you are mingling. These are easy to grab, look so pretty on a platter and come together in 15 minutes. They are perfect for holidays, girls' night and game day!
What is Charcuterie Bruschetta
Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer of toasted bread most often topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. This version swaps the tomatoes for classic charcuterie board ingredients like cured meats, cheeses, olives and marinated veggies, all tossed together and piled on crispy crostini. It's a fun and unique twist on a classic charcuterie board and a great way to use up any leftovers from a board!
Italian Dinner Pairings
- Hot Honey Pizza Pockets
- Sheet Pan Cheesy Pesto Gnocchi
- White Chicken Lasagna Soup
- Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Copycat)
Ingredients
- Baguette - toasted into crispy crostini.
- Salami and Prosciutto - salty, savory cured meats.
- Cheddar and White Cheese of Choice - sharp, creamy and easy to swap for your favorite cheese.
- Olives - briny, tangy antipasto favorites. Roasted red peppers work too.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes - we love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes as a swap for the classic fresh tomatoes used to make bruschetta. You can also swap these for fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil - a simple dressing that ties it all together.
- Fig Jam - the sweet layer that makes it taste like a charcuterie board.
How to Make Charcuterie Bruschetta
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- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. Place the baguette slices on the prepared sheet pan and brush or drizzle both sides with olive oil. Bake for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, add the salami, prosciutto, cheddar, white cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix until evenly coated.
- Spread a thin layer of fig jam over each crostini.
- Spoon the charcuterie topping on top.
- Optional: garnish the bruschetta with additional chopped basil. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Charcuterie Bruschetta
- Make Ahead - the best part about this appetizer is that you can prepare the bruschetta topping 1-2 days in advance. The topping marinates in the fridge until you are ready to serve and the flavors develop.
- Flavor Variations - you can customize the bruschetta topping to your preference. You can use any type of deli meat, marinated vegetables, pickles, and more. Use up any leftovers you have from a charcuterie board.
FAQ
Charcuterie Bruschetta is served at room temperature.
Store the bruschetta topping in the fridge for up to 2 days.
We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Make the topping up to 2 days ahead and assemble right before serving.
Skip the cured meats and cheese and use a combination of roasted red peppers, marinated mushrooms, and artichokes.
Use a gluten free baguette or serve the topping on gluten free crackers.
Yes! Use any of your favorite charcuterie board toppings. Swap in your favorite cured meats and cheeses, or add pickles, grapes, dried fruit, nuts or artichokes, roasted red peppers, and more.
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Enjoy!
- Sab
Charcuterie Bruschetta
Ingredients
Crostini
- 1 baguette (sliced ½ inch thick on a slight angle)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Charcuterie Bruschetta Topping
- 24 slices salami (chopped, or ½ cup cubed salami from salami sticks or a chub)
- 24 slices prosciutto (chopped, optional, see notes below)
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
- ⅓ cup white cheese of choice (white cheddar, Gouda, Havarti or Brie, cut into small cubes)
- ⅓ cup olives (pitted and chopped, green, black, or mixed)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, or roasted red pepper)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
For Serving
- ½ cup fig jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. Place the baguette slices on the prepared sheet pan and brush or drizzle both sides with olive oil. Bake for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, add the salami, prosciutto, cheddar, white cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix until evenly coated.
- Spread a thin layer of fig jam over each crostini.
- Spoon the charcuterie topping on top.
- Optional: garnish the bruschetta with additional chopped basil. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Tony says
Brilliant and so tasty!