Crostini are the perfect solution for easy entertaining. These classic Italian hors d’oeuvres start with thin slices of toasted baguettes, brushed with olive oil and toasted until golden. From there, they can be topped with almost any ingredients you like, from fruit and cheese to sauteed seasonal vegetables. Here are some of our favorite ideas below; try them as is, then get creative with your own favorite combinations.
![]() Try this delicious twist on the classic tomato and basil crostini—the toasts are first spread with mashed avocado, which lends a rich, creamy texture. |
![]() This recipe from Chef Taylor Boetticher makes use of the livers that are often sold with whole chickens. Serve them as part of an antipasto assortment or alongside a green salad. |
![]() Here, sweet figs are the perfect foil for rich and creamy Gorgonzola cheese, while arugula adds a peppery bite. |
![]() These traditional appetizers are topped with bitter Italian greens and tangy cheese — a wonderful combination for fall. |
![]() This unusual combination of soft, tangy goat cheese and bright, juicy kumquats is a surprising but wonderful pairing. |
![]() This recipe has been a staple at Tennessee resort Blackberry Farm for years. With creamy shell beans, roasted garlic and fresh herbs, these crostini are simple but elegant. |
![]() Topped with cannellini beans, sauteed vegetables and baby arugula leaves, these rustic toasts are easy to assemble. Drizzle with good-quality olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt before serving. |
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[…] Recipe Roundup: Creative Crostini Crostini are the perfect solution for easy entertaining. These thin slices of toasted baguette can be topped with almost any ingredients you like, from fruit and cheese to sauteed seasonal vegetables. Here are some of our favorite ideas below; try them as is, then get creative with your own favorite combinations. […]
Love the crostini ideas – trying the avocado tonight.
awesome- i love the idea of using avocado as a spread on the crostini!