These low carb 4-ingredient salami Radcliffe crisps are the kind of old-school party snack that never goes out of style. With salty salami, a crisped cheese base, and a simple tangy topping, they come together fast and feel right at home at game day spreads, holiday trays, or a backyard get-together. Since the recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, it is a wonderful little reminder that simple food often disappears the quickest.
Serve these crisps warm or at room temperature alongside crunchy celery, pickle spears, olives, or a simple veggie tray to round out the platter. They also pair nicely with deviled eggs, a bowl of soup, or other small bites for a casual appetizer spread, and they are especially good with sparkling water, iced tea, or a cold fizzy drink on a hot afternoon.
Low Carb 4-Ingredient Salami Radcliffe Crisps
Servings: 8 appetizer servings
Ingredients
24 thin salami slices
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet or two with parchment paper.
2. Place small mounds of Parmesan cheese on the parchment, spacing them a couple of inches apart, then gently flatten each mound into a thin circle about 2 inches wide.
3. Top each Parmesan circle with one slice of salami, pressing lightly so the salami sits flat on the cheese.
4. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, until the cheese is melted and deep golden around the edges and the salami is beginning to crisp.
5. While the crisps cool for 3 to 5 minutes, stir the softened cream cheese and chopped jalapenos together in a small bowl.
6. Transfer the crisps to a platter and add a small dollop of the jalapeno cream cheese mixture to each one. Serve right away for the best crunch.
Variations & Tips
Milder version: If you are serving kids or anyone who does not love much heat, reduce the jalapenos or swap them for a little finely chopped dill pickle for a tangy but gentle bite.
Extra crispy tip: Let the baked crisps cool on the pan just until they firm up before moving them. That short rest helps the Parmesan set so the bottoms stay nicely crisp instead of bending.
Make-ahead tip: You can mix the cream cheese topping a day ahead and keep it chilled. Bake and assemble the crisps shortly before serving so they keep that fresh, crackly texture everyone reaches for first.
Party platter idea: For a fuller appetizer tray, tuck these crisps around olives, celery sticks, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. It makes the plate look abundant and gives guests a nice balance of rich and fresh bites.