Crostini Recipe
Make Crostini Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Slice Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices on a diagonal.
- 3
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and cut one clove in half to rub on the toasted bread later.
Assembly
- 4
Brush with Olive Oil
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
- 5
Toast Bread
Toast the slices in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- 6
Prepare Tomatoes
While the bread is toasting, dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
- 7
Mix Toppings
Add the chopped basil, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and half of the Parmesan cheese to the diced tomatoes. Mix well.
- 8
Assemble Crostini
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and immediately rub the cut side of the garlic clove over each slice.
- 9
Top with Mixture
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted slice of bread.
- 10
Garnish
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
