Crostini is a delicious finger food appetizer you could make in ten different ways!
Yepyou read that right!
The key to the perfect crostini relies in the base, of course.
Credit: Dera Burreson
Now, onto the fun partthe toppings!
Below well show ten easy, make-ahead and fridge-friendly options to serve, no matter your food preferences.
We guarantee these teeny-tiny crostini bites are bound to become a crowd-pleaser at your next party.
Add 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/2 cup finely chopped ham, and 2 Tbsp.
Spread on French bread.
Broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese has melted and begins to brown.
Layered Chutney Crostini
Spread mini naan breads with soft cream cheese.
Top with chopped mango and raisins.
Drizzle with mango chutney.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, toasted coconut, and chopped cashews.
chopped red onion, 1 Tbsp.
pure maple syrup, 1 Tbsp.
red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp.
Can be made ahead.
Serve on mini naan bread.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Creamy Tomato Feta Crostini
Preheat oven to 375F.
Drizzle with 3 Tbsp.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are very soft.
Gently mash cheese and mix with tomatoes and garlic.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread on sliced French bread.
Shrimp Cocktail Crostini
Spread softened cream cheese on multigrain bread.
Top with cocktail sauce and a large whole cooked shrimp.
Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Spread whole wheat bread with goat cheese.
Top with a dollop of blackberry jam.
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Jammy Bacon Swiss Crostini
Preheat oven to 375.
Spread on whole wheat bread.
Top with 2 tablespoons chopped smoked almonds.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or cheese has melted.
Pimiento Cheese Crostini
Top party rye bread with pimiento cheese.
Top with a dollop of jalapeno jelly.
Serve as is or bake 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 slice of brie cheese and an apple slice.
Place on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup honey and 1/2 tsp.
Drizzle hot honey over brie and apple.
Bake crostini for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is soft.
Roasted Boozy Pears Crostini
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a 2-quart square baking dish combine 2 cored and sliced pears, 1/4 cup bourbon, 2 Tbsp.
pure maple syrup, 1 Tbsp.
lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp.
Roast pears 20 minutes or until just tender, stirring once.
Spread cashew butter on multigrain bread.
Top with Boozy Pears and finish with a sprinkle of black or aleppo pepper.
Drizzle lightly with cooking liquid.
