Strawberry Jalapeno Bruschetta: A quick and easy appetizer to whip up for last minute guests, or to serve for an elegant cocktail party!
Jalapeno jellies have been all the rage around our house lately, and I’ve been looking for new and creative ways to incorporate them in to snack-size treats and appetizers. My mom made KILLER jalapeno jelly the other day, but we ate most of it within the day.
So on the hunt at the grocery store I went to find a jalapeno jelly to restock our refrigerator. I was tickled to see that they had multiple flavors, and fell in love when I saw a “Strawberry Jalapeno” jelly. It just sounded fun and flavorful!
Strawberry Jalapeno Bruschetta
With a little thought, I grabbed a small loaf of french bread from the bakery, a block of cream cheese and a bit of fresh mint from produce. Before I knew it, a quick and easy appetizer was created.
Quick & Classy
Like most of my other recipes, it is one that can be made in just a short time, but yet looks classy enough to serve to guests. I thoroughly enjoy making these when family or friends top by at the last minute, because the ingredients are usually common goods that I keep at home.
If I’m out of french bread, I’ll substitute it with crackers, and it’s JUST as good. You’d be surprised how good a jalapeno jelly combined with cream cheese actually is.
It’s “no-bake,” it’s quick, it’s easy, it’s classy. Some of my FAVORITE characteristics of an appetizer.
Strawberry Jalapeno Bruschetta
Crispy bread piled with cream cheese and jelly makes a super easy (and delicious) appetizer for parties! Only requiring a handful of ingredients, this appetizer recipe is a must try!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeno jelly I used strawberry jalapeno
- fresh mint optional; for garnish
Instructions
- Simply slice the french bread into 1-inch slices.
- Lay out the slices on a cookie sheet and broil for just one minute (or until bread is slightly toasted.)
- Spread the toasts with cream cheese.
- Then spread the jalapeno jelly on top of the cream cheese.
- Garnish with a mint leaf and serve!
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I’ve made this for numerous parties, and especially adore serving it around the holidays. Like I did at my Favorite Things Party last year, where the colors were super fitting!
Enjoy!
