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A bowl of creamy dip topped with chopped chives, surrounded by several toasted crostini slices.
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5 from 30 votes

Crostini

Crostini are the perfect accompaniment to cheese trays and appetizers, this treat can be enjoyed alone or topped with fruits and herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 16
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Slice a baguette into thin slices at an angle.
    1 baguette
  • Line crostini on a baking sheet.
    Slices of toasted baguette arranged on a baking tray, perfect for creating delicious crostini.
  • Using a pastry brush, coat with olive oil.
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: add a fresh crack of sea salt, black pepper or herbs.
    2 teaspoons sea salt
  • Broil 1 - 1½ minutes until just toasted and crunchy.
    A baking tray with evenly spaced, lightly toasted crostini sits on a gas stove.

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Notes

If your crostini is too crunchy, add moisture with a topping, and allow it to sit, or store in a sealable bag.

Make Ahead

Store them at room temperature in an airtight bag. Re-crisp or warm in the broiler, if needed. Serve or top just before serving.

To Store

Store in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature for up to a week. If the air is humid, you can re-crisp by broiling for just one minute. This makes your party prep so easy! Do not refrigerate.
To freeze crostini, place in a Ziploc style freezer bag, press to remove any air, and then wrap tightly with aluminum foil. Remove from the freezer approximately an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg