Corned Beef Appetizer: Corned Beef Bruschetta

Enjoy all the flavors of a corned beef meal in these Leftover Corned Beef Bruschetta bites. Perfect for an after school snack or a corned beef appetizer for a St. Patrick’s Day party.

My family and I may not be Irish, but we do love our corned beef. After years of blah, icky boiled corned beef, I found the perfect way to prepare it, this wonderful baked corned beef. Oh, what a world of difference that made!

I now make my baked corned beef several times a year, not just for St. Patrick’s day. And I love to use the leftovers in as many ways as possible.

There’s corned beef and hash, even corned beef mac and cheese. Today I’m sharing a great St. Patrick’s Day appetizer using leftover corned beef.

Why this recipe is so awesome

This Corned Beef Bruschetta may not have the tomatoes you typically find with bruschetta recipes, but you won’t miss them. It’s a wonderful way to serve up a corned beef meal in a little bite.

Slices of baguette are toasted with some cheddar cheese. I used Cabot’s Horseradish Cheddar for these bites, which pairs beautifully with the corned beef. You can you any hearty cheddar, but I think a flavorful Irish cheese works perfectly.

Add a dollap of dijon mustard, top with a hearty helping of sauerkraut and a little green olive finishes it. Lots of flavor in a little bite. It’s a great way to use up leftover corned beef or to serve up a festive appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients you need

• Baguette: You use a regular baguette or sourdough.
• Cheddar cheese: Choose a cheese that is hearty in flavor, like a bold Irish cheddar. Flavored cheddars like Irish Whiskey or Horseradish are great choices, too!
• Cooked corned beef: I like to use the leftovers from my baked corned beef dinner.
• Whole grain dijon mustard: You can totally use a regular mustard but a seedy whole grain mustard is very delicious!
• Sauerkraut: You can use homemade or store bought
• Green olives

Step-by-step directions

1. Slice your baguette into rounds and top with a slice of cheese.
2. Place the baguette slices onto a baking sheet and toast in a toaster oven or large oven until cheese is melted.
3. Top each baguette with slices or chunks of corned beef.
4. Dab ½ teaspoon of mustard over the corned beef pieces and top with sauerkraut and olives.

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