Best 8 Parmesan Crostini Recipes
Calling all cheese lovers and easy food enthusiasts! If you're searching for an effortless yet delectable treat to impress your friends or simply satisfy your midnight cravings, look no further than parmesan crostini. These bite-sized delights are the perfect combination of crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the ultimate parmesan crostini. Whether you prefer classic recipes or modern variations, we've got everything you need to make this simple appetizer shine. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of crispy, cheesy goodness!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN CROSTINI
This is a scrumptious appetizer for a weekend dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make crostini: Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake, turning over once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
- Meanwhile, make topping: Finely chop artichokes, and combine in a bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.
- Dividing evenly, spoon topping onto crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.
GARLIC BUTTER PARMESAN CROSTINI
I serve this crostini with a spaghetti dinner, it's also wonderful with a salad. You can use as much garlic as you wish, make certain to purchase the long thin French baguette for this. You can adjust all amounts to taste)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven to 250 degrees.
- Prepare a large baking sheet/s.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl combine the melted butter with minced garlic.
- Drizzle or brush the melted butter/garlic mixture over the top of the bread slices, then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, remove from oven, turn over the slices and brush again with butter, then kosher salt and pepper; return to oven and continue baking for 1 hour or until golden brown, turning every 15 minutes.
- Immediately after the slices are finished baking, sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 815.5, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 11.9
CROSTINI WITH PEAR, PARMESAN, AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Yummy crostini recipe created by my friend with some additional tweaks added by me. Enjoy!
Provided by KerriJ
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 3h2m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in shallots. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Combine pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the shallots; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate shallot mixture for about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.
- Turn oven's broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 355.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
SPINACH AND PARMESAN CROSTINI
Looking for an Italian appetizer made using spinach? Then surprise your guests with these parmesan crostini that are ready in just 20 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each bread slice. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and nuts are toasted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg
LEMON CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN CROSTINI
Categories Chicken Herb Onion Tomato Sauté Low Fat Parmesan Lemon White Wine Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make crostini:
- Place bread on baking sheet. Spread tomato paste over. Top each with 1 tomato slice. Sprinkle cheese atop.
- Make chicken:
- Pound each chicken breast between sheets of plastic to 1/4-inch-thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Lightly coat 2 chicken with flour; shake off excess. Transfer to skillet and cook until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and tent with foil. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil, flour and remaining chicken.
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in same skillet over low heat. Add green onions and garlic; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth and wine scraping up any browned bits in skillet. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons parsley. Increase heat to high; boil until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Mix in lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet; simmer until heated through, turning to coat.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil crostini until cheese melts, watching closely, about 1 minute.
- Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon pan juices over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with crostini.
PARMESAN CROSTINI
A great accompaniament to many meals. Adding a dash of garlic powder and thyme will give another delicious version. My grocery store will slice the baguette for me to make this recipe even easier.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Breads
Time 12m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Brush baguette slices lightly with the olive oil.
- Arrange slices on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 1 teapoon Parmesan cheese on each slice.
- Place baking sheet under broiler, about 6 inches from heat, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 262.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.1
BIBB SALAD WITH PARMESAN BUTTER CROSTINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 2h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the crostini: Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. In a small bowl, using a fork, mix the butter and cheese together until smooth.
- For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and oil until combined and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the lettuce, fennel, basil, and mint in a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- To serve: Spread the Parmesan butter on the toasted bread and serve alongside the salad.
PARMESAN GARLIC CROSTINI
This is a super simple, tasty variation of crostini. I found this in the Chicago Tribune and love how fast I can whip it up to go along with a quick, after work, soup or stew.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8 slices
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil; toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; remove from oven and rub the cut side of garlic on the oiled sides of slices; sprinkle with cheese.
- Return to oven; bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 437.7, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.9
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful bread, good olive oil, and a well-aged Parmesan cheese. This will make all the difference in the taste of your crostini.
- Slice the bread thinly: This will help the crostini to become crispy without burning. Aim for slices that are about ¼-inch thick.
- Brush the bread with olive oil: This will help the crostini to brown evenly and prevent them from drying out.
- Season the bread with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance the flavor of the bread.
- Bake the crostini until they are golden brown: Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn. The baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the bread and the temperature of your oven.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese fresh: This will give you the best flavor and texture. Pre-grated cheese can be bland and gritty.
- Add toppings after the crostini have cooled slightly: This will prevent the toppings from melting or becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Parmesan crostini are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They can be made with a variety of different toppings, so you can easily customize them to your own taste. With a little planning, you can make Parmesan crostini ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator or freezer. This makes them a great option for busy weeknights or parties. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give Parmesan crostini a try!
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