A quick and easy chorizo canapes recipe suggestion perfect for summer parties.
The red, white and green of these colourful chorizo canapes has great visual impact before you’ve even tasted them. These chorizo canapes require no advance cooking or specialist preparation. They are very simple to assemble before any party.
Here I have used a tomato chutney but you could use any tomato based or onion based chutneys or relishes. The chorizo and mozzarella contrast each other bother in texture, colour and flavour. The rocket leaves finish off the pretty red, white and green effect evocative of the Italian flag (although admittedly chorizo is Spanish rather than Italian).
Here I have used mini oatcake bites (sold amongst the crisps and snacks) but you could use any canape base such as crostini, blini or vol au vent cases. Another alternative would be these shallow mini cup canape cases by Pidy.
The golden rule with canapes is that you should be able to eat them with one hand and one bite. By using mini oatcake bites, this chorizo canapes recipe scores top marks on that front. Your only problem will be managing to resist taking another one as the tray sails past!
This serving suggestion was shown to me recently at an afternoon tea party hosted by Baxter’s, the Scottish pickles and chutney brand. I’m sure any kind of chorizo canapes would be more-ish enough but these taste as good as they look.
Do you have any favourite ingredients to combine with chorizo? Let us know in the comments below!
Chorizo Canapes with Mozzarella and Rocket
Ingredients
- 24 mini oatcakes or Ritz sized crackers or any mini savoury biscuit
- 80 g cream cheese (spreadable soft cheese) reduced fat
- 110 g buffalo mozzarella cheese reduced fat
- 80 g chorizo sausage (Spanish salami) in thin slices
- 4 tbsp tomato chutney
- 1 handful rocket (arugula)
Instructions
- Dab some cream cheese on top of mini oatcakes
- Top each biscuit with a slim disc of buffalo mozzarella. Dab on some chutney and a slither of rocket to the top of each one, then top with a disc of chorizo.
Notes
If you are looking for other easy party food ideas try these roast beef wraps with cranberry relish and spinach:
Product samples originally provided by Baxters.
Hi Sarah! Great to see you yesterday! These little snacks are a great idea, I am always looking for quick fixes to unexpected company 🙂
Wow..i love appetizers! Any bite size food i adore! Lovely presentation and lovely photos too!!
Crickey – now THOSE are appetisers in the true sense of the word. Especially love the chorizo and mozzarella ones. Yum!
Robyn
Beautiful bites. I like them. Would be great for parties.
the chorizo one is def a keeper..im bookmarking it and def serving it as an appetizer at my next party 🙂
These pictures are taunting me! LOVELY
Great appetizers! Anything with roasted tomatoes is a must. Will have to try these next time people are coming round.
Ahhh finger food. I love anything bite size, and these look lovely. Really like the look of those chorizo bites!
These would be absolutely perfect for a summer bbq, they look fabulous!
@matina Yes it was great to see you too!
@faithy Thank you very much
@Koek They are well worth a go, try them
@marymoh @anopenbook Definitely!
@jennifurla Thank you!
@heather They'lll disappear fast if you do!
@su-yin They're very pretty aren't they
@hazel Thanks!
Ooh yes, nicely presented. They look delicious…. I’ve an afternoon tea party coming up and these will be perfect.
These chorizo canapes are so low effort but look stunning.
Looks good for a small canapé. Worth a try. I love chorizo.