Description
Deliciously crispy and garlicky, these Garlic Bread Crostini are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, they pair wonderfully with dips, soups, or your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (or similar type of crusty bread)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or melted butter)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Baguette: Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Prepare Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil (or melted butter) with the minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. If you’re adding Parmesan cheese, mix that in as well.
- Brush the Slices: Using a pastry brush, generously brush each slice of bread with the garlic and oil mixture, ensuring that each slice is coated.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the crostini from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Serve as is or with your favorite dips, soups, or toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the garlic mixture.
- You can substitute the olive oil with flavored oils, such as garlic-infused oil, for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg