Description
Crostini with various toppings offer a versatile appetizer option, perfect for entertaining. The base is toasted bread, and you can customize the toppings to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Various toppings (e.g., goat cheese, roasted red peppers, tapenade, fresh herbs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each crostini with your chosen toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses and spreads for variety.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
- Consider using a broiler for a quicker toasting option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crostini, appetizer, toppings, bread, gourmet