Description
Crostini are small slices of toasted bread topped with various savory ingredients, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: tomato and basil, goat cheese and honey, mushroom and thyme, avocado and feta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let cool slightly before adding toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh toppings for best flavor.
- Toast bread lightly if you prefer a softer texture.
- Store unused crostini in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crostini, appetizer, Italian, toast, toppings