Antipasti Bites

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 24 slices (4 inch diameter) genoa salami
• 2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped jarred roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 48 fresh perlini mozzarella balls

Details

Adapted from rachelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 400. Divide the salami between two 12-cup muffin pans, pressing the salami slices into the cups
Tear aluminum foil into pieces; lightly mold into twenty-four 1-inch blls. Push the foil balls into each muffin cup to secure the salami. Bake until the salami is crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; let cool slightly in the pan. Discard the foil.
In a medium bowl, mix the artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, 1/4 cup basil and the mozzarella balls.
Place the salami cups on a platter. Fill with the vegetable mixture. Top with more chopped basil.