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Instructions *** 1-17-21 great with tomato topping *** We’re basically talking about toasted bread here, so you can bet it is super easy to prepare! Brush bread slices with olive oil (both sides). Top with a light sprinkle of parmesan and a pinch of salt if desired. Bake on a cookie sheet until toasty brown. Rub each toast with a clove of garlic once removed from the oven. Finish by garnishing with fresh herbs or tasty toppings and enjoy! Pieces of bread being brushed with butter and being rubbed with garlic on a sheet pan Variations Use melted butter instead of olive oil, or mix with equal parts oil for additional richness. Leftover garlic butter is great in place of oil. Top with your favorite seasonings like Italian Seasoning. Add finely shredded cheese (not too much, you want the cheese to dry out a bit). Crostini Toppings There are lots of ways to amp up the volume on this crunchy treat. Here are some ideas for trying alone or mixing and matching: Avocado – top with mashed avocado or guacamole for a bite-size version of avocado toast. Sundried Tomatoes in Oil – Chop with garlic or onion for mounding on top. Use the oil in the jar to brush the bread. Pesto – either homemade pesto or from a jar is yummy as a crostini spread. Kalamata Olives – Chop and sprinkle on crostini with some grated cheese. Herbs – Use olive oil that has been infused with rosemary, thyme, and sage to brush on the bread. How to Store It Crostini are best served fresh and oven crisp. They can be stored in a tightly covered container in the pantry for 4 -5 days, or in the fridge/freezer for weeks. They will, however, lose their crispness which you can restore by popping them back in the oven for a few minutes. An option for make-ahead convenience is to thinly slice leftover baguettes and freeze in zippered bags. That way you can remove however many you need. They’ll thaw quickly. The Perfect Party Platter The perfect platter starts with the perfect dippers: crostini, veggies, crackers, and corn chips are all great options. Serve them alongside an assortment of hot dips like Jalapeno Popper Dip, Cheesy Hot Crab Dip, and a personal favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip (try the ranch version as well!)! Crostini is equally delicious served with chilled dips like 7 Layer Dip or as a base for scooping up the yummy Taco Dip! Or dipped in a cold soup like Gazpacho for summer! Crostini in a bowl with a bowl of bruschetta 0 from 0 votes Review Recipe Crostini PREP TIME10 minutes COOK TIME6 minutes TOTAL TIME16 minutes SERVINGS20 slices AUTHORHolly Nilsson COURSEAppetizer CUISINEAmerican An easy and delicious appetizer to whip up in a flash. Pin Ingredients ?1 baguette ?¼ cup olive oil ?kosher salt ?2 cloves garlic ?2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated, optional ?parsley optional Follow Spend with Pennies on Pinterest Instructions Preheat oven 400°F. Slice baguette into ¼" slices. Brush each slice with olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and parmesan cheese if using Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and rub each slice with the garlic and sprinkle with parsley. Cool and serve. NUTRITION INFORMATION Calories: 60.15, Carbohydrates: 6.37g, Protein: 1.3g, Fat: 3.27g, Saturated Fat: 0.56g, Cholesterol: 0.34mg, Sodium: 84.74mg, Potassium: 13.75mg, Fiber: 0.34g, Sugar: 0.11g, Vitamin A: 3.9IU, Vitamin C: 0.09mg, Calcium: 16.21mg, Iron: 0.38mg (Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.) This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com.  |
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