My Easy Salami Appetizer gets gobbled up at every party I host.
Easy Salami Appetizer
Sometimes you just need a super easy-to-make appetizer recipe that isn’t all that fancy. I find that this recipe is perfect for sporting event parties (though I served them at my Christmas party last year too). Everyone likes salami, and these are perfect for just picking up and eating quickly while holding a beverage in the other hand. Someone long ago shared the 3-ingredients that make the appetizer happen. I tried it out on some party guests, and I’ve been making it ever since.
🛒Ingredients needed:
- salami slices
- whipped cream cheese
- pepperoncini
- toothpicks
✏️How to make Easy Salami Appetizers:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
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Lay the salami on a flat surface. Spread each piece of salami with a little bit of cream cheese. Top with a piece of pepperoncini. Fold each piece of salami over and fasten with a toothpick. Pile on a platter, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- You’re done. It’s that easy!!!
➡️Recipe Tips:
- Switching out thr pepperoncini for roasted red peppers or banana peppers was suggested by a Recipe Girl reader and it sounds like a great idea to me. Try it!
- Another reader commented that she always serves club crackers next these because they pair so well together.
- Still another Recipe Girl reader reminded me that there are some great flavored cream cheeses that would giver these salami appetizers a little different kick. Try Chive & Onion, Garlic & Herbs, Garden Vegetable or even Spicy Jalapeño.
- For a big party, I like to buy the salami in bulk at Costco, and you can pick up a big tub of spreadable cream cheese there too.
✔️What to do with Easy Salami Appetizers:
- If you’r having a big party, give yourself a little less to do on the “day of.” Make these a day or two ahead of time and just pop them in a big zip bag or seal container and refrigerate until it’s party time!
- Serve these along with several of your favorite appetizers or try my Hot Brie Kisses or Salmon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes.
- If you have leftovers, try them in a salad the next day. Just take out the toothpicks and cut each appetizer into thirds. Sure, they’ll fall apart a bit, but you’ll still get all those wonderful flavors in your salad.
★How to Store:
If they don’t get gobbled up the day you serve them, pop the leftovers in a zip bag and munch on them for a couple days after that.
❤️Why I love this recipe:
- These are so easy too make and so popular that it’s impossible not to love them.
- Who doesn’t love a recipe with so few ingredients and NO mixing? I’ve even assigned my kiddo the task of putting these together. When getting ready for a party ALL help is wonderful.
- I’ve always loved salami and as an adult I’ve grown to love pepperoncinis, so the flavor combination is a big win for me.
Recipes using pepperoncini:
- Grilled Pork Sliders with Greek Cole Slaw
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
- Easy Cocktail Sauce Recipe
- Greek Style Cole Slaw
- Chicken Tortilla Sausage Soup
Easy Salami Appetizer
Ingredients
- 30 slices salami
- ⅓ cup spreadable or whipped cream cheese
- 30 pieces pepperoncini, seeds removed and sliced into strips
- 30 toothpicks
Instructions
- Lay the salami on a flat surface. Spread each piece of salami with a little bit of cream cheese. Top with a piece of pepperoncini. Fold each piece of salami over and fasten with a toothpick. Pile on a platter, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these for several pool parties last summer and they went very quickly. I made them for New Year’s Eve last night and also included some with a slice of mini sweet pickle. They got hammered!
These look delicious, I’m going to try some with roasted red pepper slices and some with banana peppers
Can these be made ahead of time and freeze until ready to serve?
I have never frozen these. I wouldn’t think that would work so well. You can make them a day or two ahead though and refrigerate!
I always put club crackers next to this appetizer. It’s addictive. Very good and easy.