Today I want to share a kitchen basic that is quick and delicious and can be made from pantry staples. Crostini sounds fancy but it really is nothing more than toast. It is baked until crisp and seasoned with garlic and brushed with olive oil. It is usually served with a dip such as a fresh tomato bruschetta or white bean spread. It is also a great accompaniment to a hot artichoke or spinach dip. Or, like Rick mentioned, this would be great just as an accompaniment to spaghetti in place of garlic bread.
I started with a loaf of French baguette, but you could use any sort of Italian hoagie roll or sub roll and cut it just the same way. Sliced on the bias this makes for a very pleasing slice with eye appeal and it makes it easy to dip with whatever the Crostini is being served. I am planning to serve mine with a fresh tomato bruschetta that I will be sharing in an upcoming video soon.
The slices are arranged on a baking sheet that I lined with parchment and placed in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, you will want to remove halfway and flip the slices for even cooking and browning. Once done the Crostini are removed from the oven and traditionally, each slice would be rubbed with a fresh garlic clove to infuse the flavor, then drizzled with olive oil. I did not have any fresh garlic on this day so I simply added some chopped, prepared garlic to some extra virgin olive oil and allowed it to sit while the bread was in the oven. Then I brushed each slice with the garlic oil while it was still hot.
These toasts are delicious on their own but best when served with a dip or a topping. Olive tapenade would also be a lovely accompaniment or just about any dip you like!
If you didn’t know what Crostini were before I hope you do now and I hope you will give them a try for your next get together to share with friends. I hope you give them a try and I hope you love them.
Happy Eating
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