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    You are here: Home » Food » Appetizers » Brisket Bruschetta: Great for Leftover Brisket

    Brisket Bruschetta: Great for Leftover Brisket

    June 8, 2022 By Mary 12 Comments

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    Brisket Bruschetta on top of a toasted crostini with various toppings and spring onion

    Brisket Bruschetta is a light and delicious use for any leftover beef brisket recipe you may have after a big BBQ or event. Shred some brisket, mix in your favorite BBQ sauce, and top onto a toasted baguette slice for a unique meaty treat!

    Brisket bruschetta crostini on a serving platter.
    Leftover brisket can be used for a variety of dishes like this appetizer.

    My husband’s eyes are bigger than his stomach.  He often has grand ideas for what he wants to make for dinner, usually leaving us with a week full of leftovers. So we came up with this simple brisket appetizer idea.

    Ingredients

    The most important ingredient is (obviously) leftover smoked brisket or smoked brisket flat. Chop or shred the brisket so it’s easier to serve on the crostini. You also want some olive oil to make the crostini.

    Leftover Smoked Beef Brisket
    You can use any leftover brisket for this recipe.

    The remainder of the ingredients are simple.

    • A good baguette, sliced at a slight angle or bias
    • A thick Kansas City style BBQ sauce
    • Crème fraîche for a creamy flavor (sour cream or thick Greek yogurt would substitute well too)
    • Chopped flat leaf parsley for a garnish

    Brisket Bruschetta

    Brisket Bruschetta is a take on an Italian favorite. This one is a combination of meat, BBQ sauce, and crème fraîche, all placed on toasted crostini.

    1. Start by warming up your leftover shredded brisket over medium heat. Add BBQ sauce to the meat and stir.
    2. Place crème fraîche into a piping bag (or do what we do and put it into a sandwich baggie and cut a small hole in the tip).
    3. Top toasted baguette slices with about 1 heaping spoonful of meat/BBQ mixture, then top with a dollop of crème fraîche. Garnish with parsley.

    That’s it. Such an easy and delicious way to use leftover brisket!

    Brisket Bruschetta on a serving platter

    Substitions

    This is also excellent with leftover smoked pulled pork instead of brisket.

    Wine Pairing

    We’ve enjoyed this meal with anything from sparkling rosé to Washington Syrah. The crunchy toast and smoked meat infused with the sweet and smoky BBQ sauce make it great with a luscious low tannic red. But if served as an appetizer for a party it is also versatile with a highly acidic white (especially bubbles), because of the way it can cut through that rich crème fraîche while still holding its own with the smoky meat and sweet sauce, while refreshing the palate with each sip.

    It’s elegant enough for a cocktail party and delicious enough to be served to the pickiest of barbecue fanatics!

    More Leftover Brisket Ideas

    You can explore our entire round up of brisket recipes. Here are just a few as a highlight.

    • Smoked Brisket Pizza
    • Smoked Brisket Chili
    • Smoked Brisket Enchiladas
    • Smoked Brisket Nachos
    • Smoked Brisket Tacos
    • Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    This recipe was originally published in April of 2017 and updated with new photos, recipe details, and nutrition information in June of 2022.

    Brisket Bruschetta Crostini on a platter.

    Brisket Bruschetta Recipe

    A great use for leftover brisket. Brisket Bruschetta with a crema sauce drizzled over the top.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 crostini
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $15.00

    Ingredients

    • 1 baguette (cut up into 12 slices at a bias)
    • ¼ cup olive oil, reserve 1 tablespoon for warming up brisket
    • 1 ½ cups leftover shredded brisket (see notes if making larger portion)
    • ¼ cup Kansas City BBQ Sauce (I use homemade, but feel free to use your favorite)
    • 3 tablespoons crème fraîche (sour cream or thick Greek yogurt substitute well too)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven broiler to high. Be sure the grate is set to the middle of the oven. Place baguette slices on a cookie sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
    • Place in the oven on broil under high heat until lightly golden toasted (about three minutes depending on how far up your top rack is). Remove.
    • Heat up a medium size skillet to medium heat. Add some olive oil and warm up shredded brisket, stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes. Add BBQ sauce to the meat and stir for 2 additional minutes to incorporate. Remove from heat.
    • Place crème fraîche into a piping bag (or do what we do and put it into a sandwich baggie and cut a small hole in the tip).
    • Top each slice of baguette with about 1 heaping spoonful of meat/BBQ mixture, then top with a dollop of crème fraîche. Garnish with parsley.

    Notes

    Yield: If planning to make more than 12, plan one and ½ cup of shredded brisket for every 12 crostini.
    Note: If you put the sauce on before the meat warms up it will caramelize too early because of the sugar, so add the BBQ sauce on after the meat is warmed through.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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