How to make crostini
Follow this step-by-step guide to make the perfect crostini every time! The little toasts are great as an appetizer and the topping possibilities are truly endless.
Servings 6 people
Calories 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or more as needed
Instructions
Cut the crostini
- Start by using a serrated knife to cut the baguette into ½"-¾" slices crosswise or on a bias. Slicing them on a bias provides more surface area for toppings.
Method 1: Bake the crostini
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet (you may need two). Brush both sides of the bread with extra virgin olive oil.
- Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for about 12 minutes (or until golden brown), flipping about halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Method 2: Grill the crostini
- Brush the bread slices with extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the slices to the pan, and grill for 2-4 minutes on each side, until grill marks form.
- Remove from the pan and let them cool slightly.
Method 3: Fry the crostini
- In a cast iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add the bread slices to the pan (working in batches). Sauté them on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Remove from the pan and let them cool slightly.
Top with desired toppings
- Top the crostini with desired toppings, and serve immediately!
Notes
- How to tell when they're ready: whether you're baking, grilling or frying them, the crostini should be lightly golden in color
- When brushing the crostini, extra virgin olive oil is the best oil to use. It imparts a beautiful flavor.
- Baguette is the classic bread for crostini, but sandwich rolls or ciabatta bread will work well too.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg