Best 8 Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Crostini Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack? Look no further than sun-dried tomato and basil crostini! This classic Italian dish combines the tanginess of sun-dried tomatoes, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the crispy texture of toasted bread. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create an unforgettable dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary journey, let's dive into the world of sun-dried tomato and basil crostini!

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CROSTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO JAM



Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Jam image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 8-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped, oil reserved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • For the sun-dried tomato jam:
  • Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Stir and cook until the onions are soft and beginning to brown at the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sugar, vinegar, water, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue simmering until most of the liquid is reduced and the mixture is the consistency of jam, about 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • For the crostini:
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place the baguette slices on the baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the baguette slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
  • Place the soft goat cheese in a small bowl. Stir in the thyme.
  • To assemble:
  • Spread the crostini with sun-dried tomato jam and top with the goat cheese and herb mixture. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

TOMATO-BASIL CROSTINI



Tomato-Basil Crostini image

This calls for red wine vinegar but any other vinegar you have handy will do.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Yields topping for 30 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 6

Simple Crostini
1 pint chopped grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, and red-wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Top crostini with topping.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CROSTINI



Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini image

Tasty low cal appy. Can be doubled or tripled for company. Marinating time 30 minutes. From Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/3 loaf French bread (about 6 oz)
6 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Put tomatoes in medium bowl.
  • Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat evenly.
  • Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Stack basil leaves and tightly roll up lengthwise.
  • Cut crosswise into very thin slices to make chiffonade.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet and brush both sides with remaining dressing.
  • Bake until light golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Divide tomatoes evenly among bread slices.
  • Bake until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with basil and keep warm.
  • Serve 2 crostini per person.

GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CROSTINI



Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini image

Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Beau MacMillan

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 30 to 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup packed basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3 garlic cloves, smashed, plus 2 whole cloves
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds goat cheese, at room temperature
2 baguettes, sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In the bowl of a food processor combine the sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, basil leaves, Parmesan, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Add half of the olive oil and puree until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick add more olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove it from the food processor, pour it into a bowl and refrigerate if not using immediately.
  • Put the baguette slices onto a baking sheet in 1 layer and toast them on both sides under the broiler until golden brown. Remove them from the broiler and rub each slice with the whole garlic cloves.
  • Spread the toasts with the softened goat cheese, top each with a teaspoonful of sun-dried tomato pesto, and garnish with the remaining basil that has been cut into chiffonade. Arrange on serving platters and serve.

CROSTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ANCHOVY



Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomato and Anchovy image

These little toasts are simple to assemble, especially if you have sun-dried tomatoes and anchovies on hand, and are a great snack to have with drinks. This makes eight crostini, enough for four polite diners to have two each before dinner. Scale up if your crowd is a bit more ravenous.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     finger foods, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 baguette or ciabatta slices, cut about 1/4-inch thick
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
4 anchovy fillets
Extra-virgin olive oil
Red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Flaky salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Toast the bread, then lightly rub each slice with the garlic clove. Just two quick swipes will make it garlicky enough.
  • Spread each toast with about 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato, and top with half an anchovy fillet.
  • Drizzle each toast with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with red pepper and rosemary. Add a tiny bit of flaky salt and serve.

CROSTINI WITH SUN-DRIED-TOMATO TAPENADE



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Categories     Food Processor     Olive     Tomato     Bake     Cocktail Party     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
3/4 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup drained capers
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 French-bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Additional olive oil

Steps:

  • Using on/off turns, finely chop olives and tomatoes in processor. Add 2/3 cup oil, capers, and oregano; blend to coarse puree. Transfer to bowl. (Tapenade can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Brush lightly with additional oil. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Spread tomato tapenade on toasts and serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CROSTINI



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Make a batch of our Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini next time you entertain. Your guests will almost certainly adore our Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     New Recipes & Featured Content

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 French bread baguette
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
16 sun-dried tomato slices
16 fresh basil leaves leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut baguette into 16 slices. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 7 min. or until lightly browned.
  • Spread with cream cheese. Top each with 1 sun-dried tomato slice and 1 basil leaf.
  • Serve them on a platter and share.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CROSTINI



Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini image

Very tasty appetizer to serve before an Italian meal. The spread can be made several days in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to use.

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
2 tablespoons oil, from the tomatoes (or extra virgin olive oil)
8 ounces goat cheese
1 bunch basil leaves
1 loaf French baguette
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the baguette into 1/4 thick slices.
  • Brush the slices lightly with the olive oil.
  • Place on a baking sheet and toast in a 425 oven until browned.
  • Cool completely.
  • Combine the sundried tomatoes, oil and goat cheese in a food processor and puree until very smooth. There should not be any lumps.
  • On each crostini place a small basil leaf, or half a larger leaf.
  • Spread the goat cheese mixture on the crostini, covering half way up the basil leaf.
  • Arrange on a platter and garnish platter with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 144, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: A good quality baguette or ciabatta will give you the best results. Look for a bread that is crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside.
  • Slice the bread thinly: This will help the crostini to cook evenly. Aim for slices that are about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Brush the bread with olive oil: This will help the crostini to brown and crisp up in the oven. You can also use melted butter or cooking spray.
  • Season the bread with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance the flavor of the crostini.
  • Top the bread with your favorite toppings: There are endless possibilities for crostini toppings. Some popular options include sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pesto, cheese, and meats.
  • Bake the crostini until golden brown: This will usually take about 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on the crostini to make sure they don't burn.
  • Serve the crostini warm: Crostini are best served warm, so try to eat them right out of the oven. You can also store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Crostini are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With so many different topping options, there is sure to be a crostini recipe that everyone will love.

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