Basic Crostini With Variations
Multiple variations for every palate
Steps
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides of the bread with the oil.
Bake until golden brown , 4-5 minutes per side.
Top as desired.
The crostini can be toasted up to 3 days in advance.
Keep at room temperature using an airtight container.
Using one batch of this crostini , you can make the following.
For artichoke and olive crostini , toss 1 can artichoke hearts with 1 / 4 cup chopped kalamata olives , 3 t.
Olive oil , and 1 t.
Chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Season with salt and pepper.
Dividing evenly , top 24 crostini with the artichoke mixture , then shaved parmesan.
For smoked salmon crostini , combine 4 oz.
Cream cheese , 1 t.
Chopped dill , and 1 t.
Prepared horseradish.
Season with salt and pepper.
Dividing evenly , spread the cream cheese mixture on 24 crostini.
Top with 4 oz.
Smoked salmon and sprinkle with more dill.
For mushroom and herb crostini , cook 12 oz.
Thinly sliced assorted mushrooms in olive oil i.
Ingredients
baguette, olive oil