Crostini is the perfect, crispy, toasted bread for dipping. Easy to prepare in your oven, and it goes great with a wide range of dishes.
Add this toasted bread to a cheese platter, or serve with tasty dips like Hot Bacon Cheese Dip or Beer Cheese Dip for the perfect party Appetizer.
Why You’ll Love Crostini?
- Golden and crispy, with a drizzle of olive oil and a hint of garlic, it makes the perfect addition to an appetizer spread.
- Great for dipping, spreading or topping, whether you’re serving creamy dips, or putting together a charcuterie board.
Sabrina’s Crostini Recipe
Crostini is a traditional Italian appetizer that’s perfect for parties. Use the crispy pieces of toasted bread to serve your favorite dips like Spinach Artichoke, or Crab Artichoke Dip. Add many different toppings of your choice for a simple and delicious snack. They’re quick and easy, and you can use these on a cheese plate, charcuterie board, you name it! Finally, I’ve included some ideas to serve below the Recipe Card, so don’t forget to check that out.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette , sliced 1/2" thick at an angle
- 1 clove garlic
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil , for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Add sliced baguette to a large baking sheet.
- Slice the tip of the garlic clove off and rub the bread well.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle on kosher salt.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until very lightly golden brown.
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Chef’s Note
Crostini should be toasted and crisp, but not hard. The ideal texture is a crunchy outer layer with a slightly softer center. Drizzling olive oil over the slices before baking works as a barrier to moisture and keeps the recipe nicely crisp. Also, keep an eye on your bread slices in the last few minutes of baking. At 450 degrees, they can go from lightly browned to overly browned quickly.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
For the best texture and freshness, you can make these up to 2 days in advance. Prepare as directed, then cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
How to Store
- Serve: Let these cool before serving with dip or toppings.
- Store: Cool completely, then place in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Freeze this recipe for up to 1 month. To thaw the bread slices, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Bake until warmed through.
Ideas to Serve
After toasting in the oven, serve the crispy bread with toppings and dips of your choice. With many options to choose from, I’ve compiled some popular toppings below to get you started.
- Caprese topping: If you like Fresh Caprese Salad, you can add the same flavors by layering fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil over each piece of Crostini.
- Salmon: Add smoked salmon with dill sauce, and also a spritz of fresh lemon juice.
- Fruit topping: Spread cream cheese over the toast, then drizzle on honey, and add fresh fruit like sliced apples, pears, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a sweeter option.
- Avocado: Make mini avocado toast by smashing fresh avocado on top, seasoning, and adding bacon bits and any other toppings you like.
- Charcuterie: Put out with a cheese platter or charcuterie board. Serve a variety of soft and sliced cheeses, and cured meats.
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