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Toasted Baguette
Make simple, delicious toasted baguette slices (crostini) for soups, salads, dips, and snacks. Just brush with olive oil and bake until golden brown.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20 servings (1 slice each)
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch slices (about 20 slices, see note 1)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (see note 2)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Brush the slices evenly with olive oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
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Notes
- Baguette: I recommend using a crusty French baguette, but a fluffier Italian baguette will work, too.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons butter may be substituted for the olive oil.
- Yield: 1 (1-pound) baguette will yield about 20 slices of baguette (depending on how thick you cut them).
- Storage: Store cut, un-toasted baguette slices in a plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before brushing with olive oil and toasting.
- Make ahead: Toast the crostini up to 3 hours ahead and store covered at room temperature.
- Garlic twist: For a hint of garlic flavor (especially delicious with bruschetta), gently rub one side of each cooled crostini with a clove of peeled garlic (plan on 2 cloves per baguette).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings (1 slice each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.