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Easy Garlic Crostini With Olive Oil
A flavorful Easy Garlic Crostini recipe, featuring crisp bread slices infused with aromatic garlic and rich olive oil. Perfect for appetizers or as a gourmet side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20 to 24 little toasts depending on baguette length
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette (crusty French bread, ciabatta, or country-style Italian bread cut crosswise into ½-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or more as needed
- 2 to 3 finely chopped garlic cloves or freshly minced
- Fine sea salt to taste optional
- Finely chopped fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, basil optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the slices of bread on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. You might need to make it in two baches if you have a small baking sheet.
- Brush each piece with olive oil and sprinkle and divide evenly some finely chopped garlic on top. I usually only brush one side but feel free to use more olive oil and brush both sides of the bread.
- Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are crusty and golden brown on top.
- If preferred and while still hot, sprinkle with sea salt and fresh herbs of choice.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
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Notes
- Variations:
- How to store garlic crostini:
- To keep your garlic crostini fresh, store them at room temperature in an airtight container. They’re best enjoyed within a couple of days. To serve them warm, pop them into a preheated oven (300F/150C) for a few minutes until warm and crispy again.
- Choose different toppings: Parmesan cheese, chili, red pepper flakes, and fresh or dried herbs are great add-ons. Once out of the oven but still hot, add fresh herbs like finely chopped basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley flakes, or dried oregano, black pepper, and chili flakes to add some spice.
- Choose different toppings: Parmesan cheese, chili, red pepper flakes, and fresh or dried herbs are great add-ons. Once out of the oven but still hot, add fresh herbs like finely chopped basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley flakes, or dried oregano, black pepper, and chili flakes to add some spice.
- Olive oil: I prefer olive oil but melted butter or a herbed butter mixture can work, too.
- Olive oil: I prefer olive oil but melted butter or a herbed butter mixture can work, too.
- Garlic: I use two garlic cloves, minced, the equivalent of 1 tablespoon, grated. Feel free to use less or more.
- Garlic: I use two garlic cloves, minced, the equivalent of 1 tablespoon, grated. Feel free to use less or more.
Nutrition Information
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
0.03IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20to 24 little toasts depending on baguette length
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0.03IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.