Crostini with Brie, Soppressata and Pepper Jelly
 
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Serves: 16
Ingredients
  • ½ fresh baguette
  • 1 6 oz brie log
  • 1 9 oz soppressata log
  • 1 10 oz jar of pepper jelly
Instructions
  1. Place the top rack in the oven to the middle position.
  2. Preheat the oven on the Low broil setting.
  3. Slice the baguette diagonally about ½ inch thick.
  4. Slice the brie log diagonally about ¼ inch thick.
  5. Slice the soppressata diagonally about ¼ inch thick, then halve each slice.
  6. Place the slices of baguette onto a baking sheet and top each with a slice of brie.
  7. Place under the broiler for 2 minutes, spinning 180 degrees halfway through.
  8. Remove from the oven and top each slice with the soppressata.
  9. Return the crostini to the oven for 1 minute.
  10. Remove and top each slice with 1 - 2 tsp of pepper jelly, spread across the length of the soppressata.
  11. Return to the oven for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the jelly bubbles slightly.
  12. Remove to a serving tray, add grapes and or olives as a garnish.
Notes
You could remove the soppressata from half the crostini for meat free versions or use different jellies to create multiple flavor pairings within the same batch of appetizers. Let your creativity run free and experiment - just be sure to eat your mistakes!
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2016/11/03/crostini-with-brie-soppressata-and-pepper-jelly/