Crostini is a toothsome finger food appetizer you may make in ten dissimilar ways !
Impress your guests with an regalia of party crostini bite — delicious mouthfuls of your favorite bread , toasted to perfection , serve with any of these ten different toppings to choose from . Yep — you read that good !
The Francis Scott Key to the perfect crostini relies in the base , of course . flimsy , fine - textured shekels is usually recommended for this sort of starter , though any eccentric of thin sliced breadsuch as French , multigrain , whole wheat , mini naan or party rye whisky can be used as a crostini home . The bread can be serve as is or , if you like it more crispy and toasted , place it on a baking sheet of paper and bake at 375 ° F for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown and start out to crisp .
Credit: Dera Burreson
Now , onto the fun part — the toppings ! adverse to other lolly - base appetizers , such astomato Bruschettawhere the bread is slenderly more dense and rustic , crostini are done in a way so the topping or spoonful of good shine on its own . Below we ’ll show ten easy , make - ahead and fridge - friendly pick to attend to , no matter your food penchant . We guarantee these teeny - tiny crostini bites are bound to become a gang - pleaser at your next party .
Tips for Making Crostini
No matter what toppings you select , here are tips for makingcrispy , tasty crostiniin your own kitchen .
Ingredients
1loaf or packagebread , miniskirt nan , or party rye
1recipeCrostini Topper
Directions
Cuban Crostini
In a medium arena combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 Tbsp . yellow mustard greens . Add 1 cup shredded Swiss high mallow , 1/2 cupful finely chop ham , and 2 Tbsp . chopped dill pickles . Spread on Gallic lucre . Broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes until cheeseflower has mellow out and begin to brown .
Layered Chutney Crostini
Spread mini nan breads with cushy cream cheese . Top with chop mango and raisins . Drizzle with mango chutney . Garnish with fresh Chinese parsley , pledge coconut , and chopped cashews .
Winter Salsa Crostini
In a medium stadium aggregate 1 chopped invigorated pear , 1 chopped orangeness , 1/4 cup chop dark-green bell pepper , 2 Tbsp . chopped red onion , 1 Tbsp . pure maple syrup , 1 Tbsp . red wine acetum , and 1 tsp . Jamaican jerk flavoring . commix well . Can be made ahead . dish up on mini nan bread . Garnish with fresh cilantro , if desire .
Creamy Tomato Feta Crostini
Preheat oven to 375 ° F . In a 2 - dry quart baking dish place 1 10 - oz. container cherry red or grapeshot tomatoes , 4 - ounce glob feta cheese ( not crumbles ) , and 3 canton garlic cloves . Drizzle with 3 Tbsp . surplus virgin olive . Bake , exposed , for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are very soft . Gently mash cheese and mix in with tomatoes and Allium sativum . Season to sample with salt and pepper . Cool slightly . overspread on sliced Gallic dough .
Shrimp Cocktail Crostini
Spread softened pick cheese on multigrain sugar . Top with cocktail sauce and a turgid whole cooked shrimp . Sprinkle with chives .
Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Spread whole wheat bread with goat cheese . Top with a dollop of blackberry jam . Sprinkle with chop pistachio .
Jammy Bacon Swiss Crostini
Preheat oven to 375 ° . In a medium bowl combine 8 ounces shred Swiss cheese , 6 slices falsify Roger Bacon that are crumbled , 1/2 cup apricot jam , and 1 Tbsp . Dijon mustard greens . spread out on whole wheat boodle . Top with 2 tablespoons chopped smoke almonds . Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or high mallow has melted .
Pimiento Cheese Crostini
Top party Secale cereale lolly with pimiento cheese . Top with a dollop of jalapeno jelly . Serve as is or broil at 375 ° for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted .
Hot Honey Apple Crostini
Preheat oven to 375F. Top whole grain bread with a thin slicing of brie cheeseflower and an Malus pumila slice . berth on a baking sheet . In a small-scale arena combine 1/4 cupful honey and 1/2 tsp . jam red pepper . Drizzle hot honey over brie and orchard apple tree . Bake crostini for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is piano .
Roasted Boozy Pears Crostini
Preheat oven to 350 ° F . In a 2 - quart square baking dish combine 2 cored and sliced pears , 1/4 cup bourbon , 2 Tbsp . pure maple sirup , 1 Tbsp . lemon juice , and 1/2 tsp . ground cinnamon . Roast pears 20 minute or until just tender , stirring once . circulate cashew tree butter on multigrain bread . Top with Boozy Pears and finish up with a sprinkle of black or aleppo pepper . Drizzle thinly with cooking liquidity .
