Crostini Recipe
This easy crostini recipe turns sliced baguette, olive oil, and salt into crisp, golden appetizer toasts. Serve them with dips, spreads, cheese, or your favorite crostini toppings.
Servings: 36 to 40 slices
Calories: 31
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic optional
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Slice baguette into ½ inch slices*. Place in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake in batches if more than one baking tray is needed.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 6 to 9 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Cut garlic clove and rub over the toasted bread if desired. Sprinkle with parsley if using. Cool before serving.
Notes
*May slice ¼ inch slices if you prefer a thinner crostini. ¼ inch slices will take closer to 6 minutes.
- Keep leftovers (without toppings) in a zip top bag at room temperature for about a month.
- Crisp up any crostini that has become soft under the broiler.
Nutrition
Calories: 31 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg