Easy Garlic Crostini Recipe (Perfect for Bruschetta)
Learn how to make delicious homemade garlic crostini for all your favorite appetizers. Perfectly golden and versatile for any topping!
Equipment
- Serrated Knife
- cutting board
- Baking Sheet
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and halved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°Fahrenheit (190°Celsius).
- Start by slicing your baguette into 1/2 inch slices, and slice on a diagonal. This way, you mazimize your surface area so you can fit more toppings! Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the olive oil over each slice of baguette, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Rub each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic cloves. This will infuse the bread with garlic flavor.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crostini are crisp and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Notes
Uniform Slices - Cut your baguette into uniform slices, about 1/2-inch thick. This ensures even toasting and prevents some pieces from becoming too crunchy while others remain soft.
Slice on the Diagonal - Slicing on a diagonal gives you more surface area, which means you can fit more delicious toppings on your crostini!
Watch the Oven - Keep a close eye on your crostini while they bake. They can go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly. Bake them until they are just turning golden brown, which usually takes about 10-12 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 0.02IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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