Crostini (3 Flavor Ideas)

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Make perfect Crostini that’s so much better than store bought! Golden crispy toasted bread in 10 minutes with 3 flavors to choose from

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 128kcal

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

▢ 1 baguette - I've used rustic bread (use sourdough, seeded or your favorite bread)
▢ 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
▢ Sea salt to taste

Pre heat oven to 350℉/180℃. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the baguette on a diagonal into even slices approximately ½ inch / 1 cm in thickness
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper - ensure they're on a single layer and not over lapping
Brush the breads with olive oil, you can also use olive oil spray instead
Add optional flavors:
Parmesan - sprinkle each piece with freshly grated parmesan cheese
OR
Garlic and Herb - sprinkle each piece with dried herbs of choice
Bake the crostini for 8- 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy (keep an eye as cooking time will depend on oven strength)
Remove from the oven and sprinkle each piece with salt while they're still hot (if making the garlic and herb, rub each piece lightly with the garlic clove)
Allow them to slightly cool then serve the Crostini with your favorite dip, soup or appetizer and enjoy!

⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

Slicing Bread - use a sharp serrated knife to slice the bread so it doesn’t get squashed or torn. Slice the bread on a slight angle to create more surface area for toppings
Stale Bread - if you have it on hand, it works great and helps reduce food waste
Baking sheet - arrange slices in a single layer on parchment for even toasting and easy cleanup

Keywords: crusty bread, easy appetizer, last minute