Homemade Crostini

 Homemade Crostini

This easy homemade crostini recipe requires only 3 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make. Perfect vessel for you favourite dip, salsa or appetizer. 

French baguette 

3-4 tbsp olive oil

Kosher salt 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  Prepare 1 large or 2 small baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silpat baking mat. 

Slice your baguette into about 1/2” thick slices and place on prepared baking sheets. Brush both sides of each piece with olive oil. 

Bake for 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.  It is not necessary to flip the crostini while baking, both side will be crisp.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with kosher salt. 

Serve with your favourite appetizer. 

Notes:  

Use garlic infused olive oil instead to create a flavour variation. 

Add additional spices for an added flavour.

Use whole wheat, cheddar & onion or any other baguette type instead. 

Similar to homemade croutons, you can use stale bread. 

Grill your crostini for a couple of minutes on each side instead of baking in the oven.