Containing only 4 ingredients I’m going to show you How to Make Crostini, an easy recipe that you can do a variety of things with.
I love Crostini, it is one of my favorite appetizer recipes because it can be super versatile and it is an all-around easy recipe that you can serve for any meal.
As you might already know appetizers are one of my favorite things ever, so me showing you How to make Crostini will open up new doors for various ones.
I love easy recipes, they are my favorite and I love recipes that I can pretty much use my imagination to do anything with whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert.
With this basic Crostini Recipe you will get your choice on what you want to do, but even just eating this plain by itself is a great appetizer or side to your meal.
Some of my other favorite appetizers we have on our site include: Chipotle Cheese Straws, Cheesy Pesto Pull Apart Rolls and Spicy Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With only 4 ingredients this comes together quickly.
- It is versatile and you can top it or dip it in whatever you’d like.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more guests.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Baguette
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
HOW TO MAKE CROSTINI:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper, set aside.
- Slice the baguette into slices between ¼ inch to ½ inch. Lay the slices on the sheet tray, you may need more than one sheet tray.
- Brush the bread slices on both sides with the olive oil, it may seem like a lot but use it all.
- Place the sheet tray into the oven for 7-10 minutes or until your desired toastiness is reached. Immediately sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to your taste.
WHAT KIND OF BREAD IS BEST FOR MAKING CROSTINI?
We like to use a French Baguette for this recipe. It is a great smaller but long bread that toasts up nicely and is the perfect size for appetizers.
Other breads that you can use would be an artisan loaf or even a ciabatta. They can be cut down into smaller pieces and baked that way.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH CROSTINI?
This is the beauty of a Crostini Recipe, you can do so much with it! Some ideas that we have used it for is:
- Adding bruschetta.
- Add honey and goat cheese with nuts.
- Dipping in an olive oil dip.
- Use as a dip for bake brie.
There are just so many different ways that you can use Crostini and you can absolutely decide what you’d like to do with it!
HOW TO STORE:
This recipe can be stored in an airtight container or ziptop bag for up to 1 week at room temperature.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- We like to use a French Baguette for this recipe but other breads can be used, see above for more.
- There are a variety of uses for Crostini, see above for some of my favorite uses.
- Double this recipe to serve more people.
- This recipe is great on its own baked just as is per the recipe.
If you want a great recipe that is perfect for any party or just to have then you need to follow instructions on How to Make Crostini!
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How to Make Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper, set aside.
- Slice the baguette into slices between ¼ inch to ½ inch. Lay the slices on the sheet tray, you may need more than one sheet tray.
- Brush the bread slices on both sides with the olive oil, it may seem like a lot but use it all.
- Place the sheet tray into the oven for 7-10 minutes or until your desired toastiness is reached. Immediately sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to your taste.
Notes
- We like to use a French Baguette for this recipe but other breads can be used, see above for more.
- There are a variety of uses for Crostini, see above for some of my favorite uses.
- Double this recipe to serve more people.
- This recipe is great on it's own baked just as is per the recipe.
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