How to Make the Best Crostini
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24 servings
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Calories
42 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
How to Make the Best Crostini
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Crostini make a great base for so many types of appetizers. Learn how to make the BEST Homemade Crostini for a fraction of what you'd pay at the grocery store or gourmet shop!
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Ingredients
- 1 sturdy crusty baguette (I really like La Brea and baguettes for crostini)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt or flaky sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a sheet pan, if desired, with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Slice the baguette into ¼-½-inch slices. If you would like larger (longer) crostini, slice the bread on the diagonal. You should get right around 24 slices.
- Place the slices on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer then lightly brush both sides of the slices with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional).
- Bake the crostini until golden and crisp.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Crostini will keep well in an airtight container for a week to 10 days. If crostini lose some of their crispness, you can reheat them (again in a single layer on a sheet pan) for 4-6 minutes at 350˚F.
- Crostini are also delicious when prepared on the grill as they get a slight smoky flavor. To grill crostini, place the oiled slices directly on the grill and turn with a tongs when the underside is golden. I like to slice my crostini on a long angle when grilling so they are larger and don’t slip through the grates.
- Grilled crostini are delicious served warm for appetizers, as an accompaniment to soups and salads and as a dinner bread.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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