baked salami
Our Baked Salami will be your new favorite appetizer to serve for a crowd! With just three ingredients, salami, dijon mustard and apricot preserves, you will have a delicious appetizer in no time at all.
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Our Baked Salami will be your new favorite appetizer to serve for a crowd! With just three ingredients, salami, dijon mustard and apricot preserves, you will have a delicious appetizer in no time at all.

baked salami on a white plate with crackers


Baked Salami Appetizer

Baked salami is one of my guilty pleasures. There is nothing that I don’t love about this. It is a super easy appetizer to make and perfect for large gatherings.

All you need is three ingredients, salami, dijon mustard and apricot preserves – but the right salami is key!

Appetizers are always my favorite part of the meal and this baked salami is my kids absolute must have! Some of our other popular appetizers are our Baked Brie appetizer (it is not your typical baked brie appetizer) and our Mini Corn Dog Muffins.

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How to make Baked Salami Appetizer

I prefer using Kosher salami. Hebrew National brand and it can usually be found at Costco. They have the big, ginormous 2-pound salami there! If you cannot find the 2-pound version, you can use a smaller one and make two!

STEP ONE: Some recipes will tell you to peel the skin off of the salami, I don’t do that. All you have to do is criss-cross slice the salami, just don’t slice all the way through, just most of the way through!

STEP TWO: Then, put the salami in a ziplock bag and throw in the dijon mustard and apricot preserves. Zip up the bag and mush everything around. (That is a technical term…mush it around). You want to make sure the ingredients are all mixed together and the mixture gets into the slices of salami.

STEP THREE: Once everything set in the ziplock, part of the key to making this super delicious is letting the salami marinate in the mustard and preserves overnight. (or at very least for a few hours).

STEP FOUR: Before you are ready to serve, place the salami and mixture into a disposable aluminum loaf pan (you want it to fit the entire salami). Pour the extra mixture over the top of the salami and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. I like to put it under the broiler for a few minutes to get it a little brown and crispy on top.

STEP FIVE: Remove from the oven and slice on a cutting board to make bite size pieces. Serve with the extra dijon and preserves to dip the salami. I like to place them on a platter with toothpicks!

Alternate Baking Method Tip

Last time I made this, I actually cut up all of the pieces before baking it and while it didn’t present quite as pretty, it was easier to serve.

  • Cut up the entire salami into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place them in a plastic ziplock bag (one that you will trust because if it doesn’t seal well, it will make a big ole mess!
  • Add the mustard and the preserves into the bag, seal it and shake it around until they are mixed well with the salami. Place in refrigerator to marinate for a few hours.
  • When ready to bake, spread on a lined baking sheet (I used a silicone baking mat) in a single layer. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. I like to then broil it for a few minutes to get it a little well done on top (be sure to watch it like a hawk or it will burn.)

TIP: If you don’t have time to marinade it, it will still be delicious!

I am telling you, this Baked Salami is ALWAYS a huge hit! My kids get so excited when I make it. This is a GREAT staple appetizer – you won’t be disappointed.

Baked Kosher Salami Recipe

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4.21 from 192 votes
baked salami

Baked Kosher Salami

Serves — 14
Our Baked Salami will be your new favorite appetizer to serve for a crowd! With just three ingredients, salami, dijon mustard and apricot preserves, you will have a delicious appetizer in no time at all.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2 lb whole salami I prefer Kosher, Hebrew National (Costco)
  • 1 12 oz jar apricot preserves
  • 4 oz jar Dijon mustard 1/2 a jar

Instructions
 

  • Slice salami about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, but not all the way through.
  • Leave it intact enough at the bottom so it will hold together.
  • Place salami, apricot preserves and dijon mustard all in a large ziplock bag.
  • Shake the bag so the marinade covers the entire salami.
  • Let salami sit in marinade overnight in ziplock in refrigerator.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 – 40 minutes and then place under broiler for a few minutes to toast the top of the salami.
  • Cut up salami and use toothpicks to serve.
  • Use extra marinade as a dipping sauce

Jenn’s Notes

Alternate Baking Method:
  • Cut up the entire salami into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place them in a plastic ziplock bag (one that you will trust because if it doesn’t seal well, it will make a big ole mess!
  • Add the mustard and the preserves into the bag, seal it, and shake it around until they are mixed well with the salami. Place in refrigerator to marinate for a few hours.
  • When ready to bake, spread on a lined baking sheet (I used a silicone baking mat) in a single layer. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. I like to then broil it for a few minutes to get it a little well done on top (be sure to watch it like a hawk or it will burn.)

Nutrition Info

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Originally Posted October 23, 2013

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  1. Hi. I think this is what I had at a pot luck party so I am SO EXCIted to try!! As I was looking at other recipes they leave it in MUCH longer, like 2-4 hours? any thoughts on that? Making on Christmas Eve ; )

  2. Hi Jen,
    I’ve been making this salami for years and bringing it everyone’s house. People love it and ask for it again and again! I’d love to show you but it’s gone before I can take a picture! Thanks so much!

  3. I have made a variation of this for years. One Hebrew National Salami sliced three quarters through. Mix brown sugar and yellow mustard until thick and to taste. Baste salami periodically in 350 oven. Slice and serve with mini rye bread

  4. I was all excited about making this but realize that I accidentally bought a dried, cured salami. Do you think I can still make it work?

  5. Do you serve this warm or is it okay to serve at room temp?
    I need to cook it at home and take to a party.
    Thanks.

    1. I would also like to know – has anyone served at room temperature. I would like to include in my open house menu. It can come out warm, but as time passes, it will cool down. Anyone served at room temp?