Crostini Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Crostini are small slices of crunchy toasted bread you can eat as an appetizer or accompany soups and stews.

We'll show you how to make the best crostini at home and top them with deliciously fresh homemade toppings.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time7 mins

Total Time12 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: crunchy bread

Servings: people

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Nico

Preheat the oven to 450°F or 230°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
With a serrated bread knife, slice the baguette between ⅓-inch and ½-inch thick. To make larger slices slice the baguette diagonally.
Brush each slice with extra virgin olive oil on both sides. To reduce oil, brush one side only.
Arrange the slices on the baking sheet without overlapping.
Bake at 450°F or 230°C for 7 minutes until crispy and golden. We like to bake our crostini only on one side because they get crunchy but not too hard.
If you like crunchier crostini, turn them around and bake for another 5 minutes. Keep in mind that the crostini get dryer as they cool down.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve as is, with some brushed garlic on top, or with your favorite crostini topping.

See the dedicated "crostini toppings" chapter above the recipe box for a complete list of toppings.

Nutrition information is an estimate for four crostini without toppings.