Crostini Recipe
Learn how to make crostini with a day-old baguette, butter, olive oil and garlic. These crisp, golden little toasts are perfect for appetizers, party dips, soups, salads and all your favorite toppings.
Servings: 12
Cost: $6
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Serrated knife
- small mixing bowl
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 day-old baguette cut into ¼-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove finely grated or minced, optional
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette crosswise or diagonally into ¼-inch-thick slices.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic and salt.
- Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with the butter mixture.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the crostini are crisp through the center and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Add your favorite toppings or serve alongside a dip, soup or salad.
Notes
- Store cooled, untopped crostini in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To re-crisp, bake in a single layer at 350°F for 4–6 minutes.
- Add toppings shortly before serving.
- For larger crostini, slice the baguette diagonally.
- For dairy-free crostini, replace the butter with additional olive oil.
- When doubling the recipe, use two baking sheets or bake in batches so the slices remain in a single layer.
- Fresh bread can be used, but it may need an extra minute or two to become crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg