Holidays
Appetizer Idea – Spicy Pepper & Tomato Butter Board
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Yield
4
Looking for trendy, delicious appetizer ideas? We have you covered with this spicy pepper & tomato butter board + bonus additional ideas for appy season.
Stop looking for appetizer ideas – my spicy pepper and tomato butter board is a delicious and easy-to-make app to add to any menu.
I love an excuse to use my serving board. Whether you are hosting for the holidays or need to bring an appetizer to an event or dinner party, this spicy pepper and tomato butter board is the perfect appetizer idea and is guaranteed to be a hit for any occasion. And if you keep reading, you’ll find a special bonus of more of my favorite appetizer ideas.
While You’ll Love This Appetizer Idea
- Perfect For Sharing: Hosting a party? Need appetizer ideas for the holidays? Organizing a girls’ night in? This spicy pepper and tomato butter board recipe is made for sharing and the perfect reason to get out your favorite serving board.
- Customizable: One of the best things about this appetizer idea is that you can fully customize it to your liking. Serve with a different kind of break or cracker, use a different kind of nut or add the zest from a lemon to finish the board. Swap out or add your favorite toppings to this spicy pepper and tomato butter board.
- Easy: Who else is always looking for delicious appetizer ideas? What I love about this spicy pepper and tomato butter board is how easy it truly is to prepare and put together.
Ingredient Notes
Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes are small and nutrient-packed that are great for snacks, salads, pastas, and more. Compared with other types of tomatoes, they’re particularly rich in antioxidants and bursting with both colour and flavour.
Liquid Honey: Who else enjoys honey straight from the spoon? Or do you use it as a sugar substitute to sweeten your baking or tea? Have your tried to whip it into a smoothie? For this spicy pepper and tomato butter board, I recommend drizzling the hot honey over the softened butter.
How To Make Spicy Pepper & Tomato Butter Board
To make the roasted tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread tomatoes apart, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes, salt and pepper and bake for about 15 minutes, until tender and starting to burst. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
How to make the crispy baguette:
- Keep the oven at 425F. Using a bread knife, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes total, until golden brown, flipping halfway through. Set aside.
Assemble the butter board:
- Make the hot honey by stirring together the liquid honey, chilli flakes and dijon mustard. Set aside.
- On a clean serving platter or cutting board, spread the softened butter over the board. Start by layering the cooled tomatoes (make sure they are at room temperature or they will melt the butter). Next, add the jalapeno slices and walnut pieces, sort of filling in space as you go. Finally, drizzle with the hot honey and another pinch of salt if needed. Serve with a crispy baguette.
Other Appetizer Recipes to Try
Vegan Queso Dip
This is such an easy queso sauce recipe that you’ll want to dip everything in. Serve with veggies, pita, crackers, or nachos!
Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
These puff pastry bundles are the perfect appetizer for the upcoming holiday season or just for any time of the year. They combine the salty flavor of feta with delicious, fresh asparagus, and sundried tomatoes. All bundled up in the perfect little puff that you ever did see.
Beet & Goat’s Cheese Tart
This delicious beet and goat’s cheese tart is flavorful from the earthy beets, creamy goat cheese, and delicious balsamic drizzle. The perfect appy!
Walnut Meatballs with Vegan Tzatziki
These walnut meatballs are hearty, delicious, and packed with the nutritional benefits of walnuts. These meatballs are great to eat on their own in tzatziki sauce, or thrown into a pasta dish, or on top of rice with your favorite sauce.
Vegan Filo Pastry Bites
These easy crispy vegan filo bites are made with mushrooms and make for the perfect appetizer idea for any occasion.
Appetizer Idea Tips & FAQ
Forgot to take the butter out of the fridge to soften? Use this hack! Pour hot water into a large cup or bowl and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Pour the water out and then place the stick of butter in the vessel you chose and cover immediately. The heat will soften the butter in just a few minutes.
What can I serve a spicy tomato and pepper board with? Sourdough could be another delicious choice. Make sure to use softened butter so it’s super easy to spread.
Want to ramp up the flavor even more? Add the zest from a lemon to finish the board. If you’re using unsalted butter, you’ll want to add a few extra pinches of salt to the butter before layering the toppings.
Other Recipes You’ll Love
- Easy Pumpkin Hummus with Roasted Garlic
- Red Lentil Hummus Dip
- Fried Feta Stuffed Olives
- Puff Pastry Crusted Baked Brie Recipe
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Appetizer Ideas: Spicy Pepper & Tomato Butter Board
Ingredients
- 1 cup baby or cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch chili flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1 inch slices
- olive oil for the baguette
- 1 stick salted butter, softened see tips below for how to soften butter quickly
- 1/2 cup liquid honey
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 jalapenos or hot peppers, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
To make the roasted tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread tomatoes apart, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes, salt and pepper and bake for about 15 minutes, until tender and starting to burst. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
To make the crispy baguette:
- Keep the oven at 425F. Using a bread knife, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes total, until golden brown, flipping halfway through. Set aside.
To assemble the butter board:
- Make the hot honey by stirring together the liquid honey, chili flakes and dijon mustard. Set aside.
- On a clean serving platter or cutting board, spread the softened butter over the board. Start by layering the cooled tomatoes (make sure they are room temperature or they will melt the butter). Next, add the jalapeno slices and walnut pieces, sort of filling in space as you go. Finally drizzle with the hot honey and another pinch of salt if needed. Serve with crispy baguette.
