Crostini

Name: Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup butter or margarine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.56 stars

57 Ratings
44 Reviews
9 Photos

This is a crispy, flavorful way to serve a baguette that is so pretty it is perfect for entertaining!

By BPENDILL

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

8 mins

total:

18 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
Step 3

Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
Step 4

Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

382 calories; protein 10.3g; carbohydrates 43.2g; fat 19g; cholesterol 23.3mg; sodium 597.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (44)

Most helpful positive review

Sunny

01/29/2006

Quick! Easy! Yummy! Instead of rolling the bread in the cheese I just placed little piles of it on the bread. It seemed easier and worked okay. Read More

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(32)

Most helpful critical review

MicheleMary

04/09/2007

I make this a little differently now that I've experimented a little bit- I don't dip the bread into the mixture. I brush it on with a pastry brush and only to one side. I also just sprinkle the parmesan on, it seems easier. The flavor is great and the original recipe for the butter/ oil mix is perfect. Read More

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(56)

57 Ratings

5 star values: 39
4 star values: 12
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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MicheleMary

04/08/2007

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(56)

Shelley

10/30/2006

This turned out very buttery - too greasy for me. I would recommend brushing the butter mixture on with a brush rather than dipping the bread directly in the butter. Read More

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(35)

Sunny

01/29/2006

Quick! Easy! Yummy! Instead of rolling the bread in the cheese I just placed little piles of it on the bread. It seemed easier and worked okay. Read More

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(32)

Dottie Lorenz Paton

12/23/2008

I don't double dip the bread - way too greasy for this old girl. However, great flavor if I don't overdo it! Read More

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(17)

R0BLARSON1984

02/20/2006

Tastes great while being very quick, cheap, and easy to make. I made 24 slices about 3/8" thick from a 2" diameter baguette, and still had about half the butter and oil mixture leftover. Tasted so good everyone in our family took extra slices and just dipped in sauce after they had cleaned their plates. Highly recommended for a quick appetizer or bread to compliment any Italian dinner. Read More

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(16)

Robin Chory Valenti

11/24/2007

Yum yum yum!! I made these to serve with the artichoke and sun dried tomato dip but most of my guests ate these without any dip....they were that good! Read More

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(13)

Kari Doll

02/03/2006

What a wonderful appetizer! My guests said it was "sinful" and I'd have to agree! It has a very decadent flavor. It would also work very well as an accompaniment bread to any Italian dinner. Read More

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(13)

Sarah Keller

12/22/2008

This is easy and delicious. I made some with the cheese and some without and both were excellent. I will definitely use this again. Served with Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip. Read More

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(12)

LINDA MCLEAN

12/27/2005

Delicious Bpendill! Served this with a lovely asparagus soup on this site which worked beautifully! Thanks so much! Read More

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Crostini

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 381.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 21 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 35 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 42 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 28 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 24 %

thiamin: 40 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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MicheleMary

04/08/2007

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(56)

Shelley

10/30/2006

This turned out very buttery - too greasy for me. I would recommend brushing the butter mixture on with a brush rather than dipping the bread directly in the butter.

Helpful

(35)

Sunny

01/29/2006

Quick! Easy! Yummy! Instead of rolling the bread in the cheese I just placed little piles of it on the bread. It seemed easier and worked okay.

Helpful

(32)

Dottie Lorenz Paton

12/23/2008

I don't double dip the bread - way too greasy for this old girl. However, great flavor if I don't overdo it!

Helpful

(17)

R0BLARSON1984

02/20/2006

Helpful

(16)

Robin Chory Valenti

11/24/2007

Yum yum yum!! I made these to serve with the artichoke and sun dried tomato dip but most of my guests ate these without any dip....they were that good!

Helpful

(13)

Kari Doll

02/03/2006

What a wonderful appetizer! My guests said it was "sinful" and I'd have to agree! It has a very decadent flavor. It would also work very well as an accompaniment bread to any Italian dinner.

Helpful

(13)

Sarah Keller

12/22/2008

This is easy and delicious. I made some with the cheese and some without and both were excellent. I will definitely use this again. Served with Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip.

Helpful

(12)

LINDA MCLEAN