Solid, easy and really pretty. Just keep an eye on them so they come out at just the right golden brown.
Basic Crostini
Golden, toasted Basic Crostini serves as a savory base for most spreads or chutneys on your appetizer table.
Yield: Serves 10 (serving size: 4 crostini)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Sodium: 184mg
Ingredients
- 40 (1/4-inch-thick) baguette slices
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange baguette slices on 2 baking sheets. Coat slices with cooking spray. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Note:
Make-ahead tip: Bake crostini, and cool completely; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Basic Crostini Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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