This is one of the easiest way to entertain friends with a simple appetizer, home made Crostinis made with whatever you can imagine or find.
Crostinis
By: Taylor Matthews
Step 1: Slice 1 to 2 loaves of French bread into ¼-inch-thick rounds.
Step 2: Brush each slice with olive oil or melted butter. salt and pepper.
Step 3: Place the rounds on baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees until crisp throughout and lightly golden around the edges, about 15 minutes.
Examples of toppings:
Sauté finely chopped mushrooms in butter and season with salt and thyme; spread on toasts; top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Sauté thinly sliced onions in butter until caramelized; spread toasts with brie cheese; top with apple slices and caramelized onions.
sliced cherry tomato, brie cheese, basil, balsamic vinegar
3 cheese artichoke dip, scallop, bacon bits.
fig jam; top with Gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto
fig jam; top with goat cheese and chopped walnuts.
butter; top with thinly sliced bread-and-butter pickles.
Spread with hummus; top with olive tapenade.
Combine mayonnaise with wasabi paste; spread on toasts; top with lump crab meat.
Found this Crostini recipe this afternoon and will be making them tonight!
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