Crostini

Crostini recipes have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in Italy. The word “crostini” means “little crusts” in Italian, and these bite-sized appetizers are typically made with a slice of baguette or other type of bread that is grilled or baked and then topped with a variety of ingredients.

Crostini can be served as a pre-meal appetizer or as a main course, and they are a popular choice for parties and gatherings. There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings, so everyone can find a flavor combination that they love.

Some popular crostini toppings include:

Advice

When making crostini, it is important to use the freshest ingredients possible. Start with a good quality loaf of French or Italian bread and cut it into thin slices. To get the best flavor, brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil and toast in an oven or over a grill until they are golden brown. Once they are toasted, top each slice with your favorite ingredients, like cheese, tomatoes, olives, or pesto. Lastly, season each crostini with salt and pepper and serve.

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Recipes

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Gorgonzola Walnut Crostini With Pear Salad

  • CROSTINI
  • pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • rosemary
  • olive oil
  • walnut
  • gorgonzola dolce
  • bread
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • pepper
  • salt
  • sherry vinegar
  • walnut oil
  • dijon mustard
  • shallot
  • olive oil
  • PEAR SALAD
  • pale interior celery
  • pear
  • bitter green
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Fig Crostini

  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • baguette
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • goat cheese
  • fig
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Cheesy Artichoke Crostini

  • lemon zest
  • anchovy paste
  • marinated artichoke heart
  • parsley
  • baguette
  • parmesan cheese
  • log goat cheese
  • herb cheese
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Breakfast Crostini

  • basil
  • parsley
  • salt
  • grape tomato
  • tub bocconcini
  • prosciutto
  • olive oil
  • green onion
  • peasant bread
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Braised Short Rib Crostini with Remoulade

  • beef broth
  • red wine
  • caper
  • tarragon
  • dijon mustard
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • onion
  • beef short rib
  • cornichon
  • mayonnaise
  • red pepper flake
  • crostini
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • hard-boiled egg
  • thyme
  • cornichon
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Chicken Parmesan Meatball Crostini.

  • pasta sauce
  • ground chicken
  • egg
  • loaf french bread
  • basil
  • parmesan cheese
  • panko bread crumb
  • italian seasoning
  • olive oil
  • mozzarella cheese
  • arugula
  • salt
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Smoked Salmon Crostini

  • french
  • ricotta cheese
  • chive
  • dill
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • parsley
  • smoked salmon
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Anchovy Lovers’ Crostini

  • Crostini
  • baguette
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • turmeric
  • white miso
  • garlic
  • anchovy oil
  • Anchovy-Parsley Salad
  • jalapeño
  • shallot
  • parsley
  • mustard seed
  • lemon zest
  • anchovy
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
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Smoked Salmon Crostini

  • garlic
  • log goat cheese
  • preserved lemon peel
  • heavy cream
  • dill
  • cream cheese
  • pre smoked salmon
  • dill
  • olive oil
  • baguette
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Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes

  • thyme
  • garlic
  • cherry tomato
  • ricotta cheese
  • pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • white vinegar
  • fl cream milk
  • sourdough baguette
  • peppered ricotta crostini
  • tomato
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  • salt
  • make
  • olive oil
  • preheat degree
  • serves an appetizer
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Burrata Crostini

  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • water
  • marie'® white balsamic shallot vinaigrette
  • lemon zest
  • garlic
  • chard
  • burrata cheese
  • baguette
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BLT Crostini

  • salt
  • escarole
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • lemon
  • sourdough bread
  • bacon
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Crostini

  • baguette
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • basil tomato salad
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Artichoke Crostini

  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • mascarpone cheese
  • marinated artichoke heart
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • chive
  • another peasant bread
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Chicken Liver Crostini

  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • parsley
  • baguette
  • garlic
  • chicken liver
  • carrot
  • onion
  • rib celery
  • lemon juice lemon zest
  • caper
  • vin santo
  • anchovy
  • olive oil
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Ricotta Crostini with Three Toppings

  • Balsamic Figs
  • salt
  • black mission fig
  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • pepper
  • Olive Tapenade
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • parsley
  • basil
  • lemon juice
  • oregano
  • kalamata olife
  • pepper
  • Dried Fruit Compote
  • baguette
  • white wine
  • apricot
  • fig
  • raisin
  • tart cherry
  • water
  • ricotta cheese
  • thyme
  • sugar
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Wild Mushroom Crostini

  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt
  • parsley
  • butter
  • thyme
  • sourdough bread
  • shallot
  • ricotta cheese
  • oyster mushroom
  • shiitake mushroom
  • white wine
  • chive
  • tarragon
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
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Tuscan Crostini

  • white wine
  • olive oil
  • parsley
  • pepper
  • salt
  • carrot
  • celery
  • chicken liver
  • onion
  • calf spleen
  • caper
  • butter
  • tomato puree
  • tuscan

Ingredient Breakdown

 
olive oil
salt
garlic
baguette
black pepper
ricotta cheese
parsley
sugar
pepper
thyme
butter
lemon juice
red pepper flake
goat cheese
onion
bread
rosemary
basil
lemon zest
parmesan cheese
balsamic vinegar
honey
shallot
anchovy
chive
caper
arugula
french baguette
white wine
lemon
cherry tomato
log goat cheese
cream cheese
butternut squash
bay leaf
celery
dill
water
ciabatta loaf
red pepper
peach
cranberry
pine nut
dijon mustard
walnut
bacon
tomato
mayonnaise
egg
red grape
apple cider vinegar
green onion
tarragon
carrot
pancetta
heavy cream
sage
milk
bread loaf
chicken liver
radish
brussels sprout
crostini
sherry vinegar
pear
fig
mozzarella cheese
pasta sauce
loaf ciabatta bread
marsala wine
mushroom
shiitake mushroom
watercress
marinated artichoke heart
broccoli
white vinegar
cornichon
orange juice
raspberry
black grape
mustard seed
preserved lemon peel
red wine vinegar
sourdough baguette
cornmeal
burrata cheese
sourdough bread
wheat bread
tart cherry
white wine vinegar
kalamata olife
beet
cream
pistachio
center
sweet cherry
champagne vinegar
walnut oil
pale interior celery
gorgonzola dolce
bitter green
fig preserve
white balsamic vinegar
chili flake
provolone cheese
italian parsley
by white bread
nonstick spray
dark brown sugar
bias baguette
spinach
french bread
pepperoni
plum tomato
black olife
shell crab
thyme honey
white balsamic
loaf baguette
vermont creamery cultured butter
pomegranate seed
crème fraîche
salt anchovy
hot honey
anchovy paste
herb cheese
smoked almond
chervil
serrano ham
cheese
fig spread
blue cheese crumble
grape tomato
tub bocconcini
prosciutto
peasant bread
beef broth
red wine
beef short rib
tomato paste
hard-boiled egg
ground chicken
loaf french bread
panko bread crumb
italian seasoning
peppery lettuce
orange blossom honey
bleu cheese
plum
french
smoked salmon
brie
zest
summer truffle peeling
porcini powder
ball wisconsin burrata
nectarine
jalapeño
turmeric
white miso
anchovy oil
pre smoked salmon
polenta
oil baccalà
rolled anchovy
eggplant
san marzano tomato
fl cream milk
peppered ricotta crostini
donna hay magazine
inspired by donna hay magazine
make
preheat degree
serves an appetizer
smoked tuna
watermelon radish
marie'® white balsamic shallot vinaigrette
chard
baguette twenty
stilton cheese
blueberry
tbs balsamic vinegar
tbs olive oil
tbs mascarpone cheese
tbs basil
escarole
basil tomato salad
chanterelle mushroom
leek
chestnut honey
chile de árbol
confit duck leg
mint