How To Make Crostini
This easy crostini recipe makes a delicious toasted bread base for bruschetta, dips, and other party appetizer toppings. Use any baguette or bread variety!
Servings: 10 2-piece servings
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette or preferred bread
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil or oil spray
- Salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the BAGUETTE into ¼-inch thick slices and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Lightly coat both sides of each bread slice with OLIVE OIL.
- Bake the crostini for 5 to 7 minutes, flip, and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the crostini off the baking sheet.
- To store, cool completely and place in an airtight container up to 5 days at room temperature.
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Notes
What's the best bread to make crostini or bruschetta?
A French or sourdough baguette is popular, but any bakery loaf, be it Italian, sourdough, French, or ciabatta, works well. Cranberry walnut bread makes a great holiday crostini. In general, the best bread can make the best crostini. Can you make crostini ahead of time? Yes! Follow the recipe instructions to make crostini up to 5 days ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. If they lose their crispy texture, you can lightly toast them to crisp them up.
A French or sourdough baguette is popular, but any bakery loaf, be it Italian, sourdough, French, or ciabatta, works well. Cranberry walnut bread makes a great holiday crostini. In general, the best bread can make the best crostini. Can you make crostini ahead of time? Yes! Follow the recipe instructions to make crostini up to 5 days ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. If they lose their crispy texture, you can lightly toast them to crisp them up.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg