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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer » Crostini

    Crostini

    Published: Dec 28, 2022 · Modified: Apr 4, 2023 by Brian Larson

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    This Crostini recipe makes golden, crispy toasts that are perfect for dipping or for adding your favorite savory toppings.

    We love eating these crostini with our favorite appetizer recipes like spinach artichoke dip, caprese dip, or corn dip.

    many slices of buttered and seasoned crostini on parchment paper.

    A woman that I babysat for when I was young made crostini as her signature appetizer for every occasion. I would arrive at her home while she was preparing it, and it always smelled so good and looked delicious. Since then, I have loved making it too, and wanted to share my recipe!

    What You’ll Find In This Post About Making Our Crostini Recipe

    • Crostini Ingredients
    • How To Make Crostini
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe
    • Love bread? Here are more of our favorites:
    • Want more appetizer recipes? Try these next:
    ingredients laid out on a countertop.

    Crostini Ingredients

    With only five simple ingredients, it’s easy to prepare this tasty bread appetizer. Just pick up a loaf of french bread. You’ll probably already have the rest of the ingredients in your pantry.

    • French Bread We chose a french baguette for this recipe because it is shorter and thinner with a crispier crust than traditional French bread. However, if you prefer larger crostini or would like to add more toppings, you could use a larger loaf.
    • Fats Olive oil and salted butter help to make the bread golden, crispy and flavorful.
    • Seasonings This bread is seasoned with dried rosemary and garlic powder.
    thirty-six slices of crostini bread on a baking pan.

    How To Make Crostini

    This is one of the easiest appetizers you can make! With a loaf of bread and a few basic pantry staples, you can deliver a crowd-pleasing snack in no time. Pro Tip: Keep a french baguette in the freezer so you can make this at a moment’s notice!

    • Cut: Use a knife to slice the baguette into thin pieces.
    • Coat: Brush the bread slices with butter, olive oil, and seasonings.
    • Bake: Pop your coated slices of bread into the oven until golden and crispy.

    Storage

    Allow crostini to cool completely and store in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for 2-3 days.

    crostini piled up on a pan.

    Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe

    What is the difference between a bruschetta and a crostini?

    While crostini is typically made from a smaller, round white bread like a baguette, bruschetta is thick, wider slices of grilled bread.

    What are some simple crostini toppings?

    You can top it with smoked salmon, creamy cheeses, or chopped vegetables.

    What is a crostini made of?

    Our crostini is made of thinly sliced bread, brushed with butter, olive oil, and seasonings.

    many pieces of crostini in a pile.

    Love bread? Here are more of our favorites:

    • This Two-Ingredient Dough Rosemary Bread recipe is delicious with pasta, or you can use it to make sandwiches.
    • Our family loves Homemade Croutons on our salads and soups, so we always make extra to snack on.
    • These Buttermilk Biscuits are fluffy and tender. Serve for breakfast with sausage and gravy or as a dinner side.
    • This homemade Dinner Rolls recipe was passed down from my mom. We make them for everything from holiday meals to weeknight dinners.

    Want more appetizer recipes? Try these next:

    • We love cheesy, crispy Mozzarella Sticks and often order them as an appetizer at our favorite restaurants.
    • With ripe tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and fresh basil, this flavorful Caprese Salad is an appetizer you can prepare in just minutes.
    • A crowd favorite, this Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe is so easy to make and is bursting with flavor. Top them with sauce and watch them disappear.
    • Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots are a crave-worthy appetizer that is super easy to make and can be served with pizza or pasta.
    small slices of toasted bread on a pan.

    Crostini Recipe

    This Crostini recipe makes golden, crispy toasts that are perfect for dipping or for adding your favorite savory toppings.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 7
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    Equipment

    Parchment Paper Sheets
    Slicer
    Silicone Basting Brush Set
    Sheet Pan

    Ingredients

    • 7 oz French baguette
    • ¼ cup salted butter melted
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

    Instructions

    • Cut the baguette into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick) and lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
      hands using a knife to cut a bread loaf into slices.
    • Mix together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, and dried rosemary. Brush the mixture on both sides of the baguette slices.
      a brush brushes butter on fresh crostini.
    • Bake at 400˚F for 5-7 minutes.
      crostini slices laid out on a baking sheet.

    Video

    Notes

    Store cooled crostini in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for 2-3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5toasts | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Author: Brian Larson

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    Tonia Larson and Brian LarsonHi, We are Brian and Tonia Larson! We hope you enjoy our family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and tasty desserts!
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