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How To Make The Best Crostini

5 from 2 votes
You can't go wrong with serving crostini to your guests. These crostini will create the perfect base for any delicious topping.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 long or round crispy baguette
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
  • ¼-½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400℉.
  2. Slice your baguette into ½" rounds. You should get about 26 if using a longer baguette.
  3. Lay slices of bread onto a baking sheet and drizzle or brush olive oil over top.
  4. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder if using.
  5. Bake on the top rack for 7-9 minutes. You want the crostini to be crunchy but not overly dry.
    Tip* A golden brown color can be acheived using your oven's broiler option for 30 seconds or so. Make sure to watch it though!!

Notes

Yield: This depends on the length of your baguette. If using a standard longer baguette. you can expect to get about 26 (½") slices.
**Make sure to scroll up and see all the crostini topping photos I included!
  • Make sure to prepare crostini as close to serving as possible.
  • Don't substitite the olive oil for another oil.
  • You can add Italian seasoning to your crostini for an Italian twist.
  • Freeze leftover crostini rounds in a Ziploc bag.
Nutrition estimate: Approximate values per serving (about 3 crostini), based on a 300 g baguette and 2 tablespoons olive oil for 8 servings. Brand, baguette size, salt and toppings will change the actual nutrition.