18 Gotta-Have Crostini Recipes
- Garlic Tomato Bruschetta
- Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
- Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
- Sweet Pea Pesto Crostini
- Mamma’s Caponata
- Steak Crostini with Carrot-Horseradish Marmalade
- Avocado Bruschetta
- Beef and Blue Cheese Crostini
- Sweet Potato Crostini
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini
- Flank Steak Crostini
- Mixed Olive Crostini
- Roasted Grape Crostini
- Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini
- Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini
- Chicken Salad Caprese
- Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion & Roasted Tomato Jam
- Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini
Garlic Tomato Bruschetta
This crostini recipe makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother’s bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It’s one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I’ve found. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont

18 Gotta-Have Crostini Recipes
Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, FloridaGo to Recipe

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Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
Pomegranate seeds intrigue me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese, and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate. It’s an elevated crostini recipe now! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Go to Recipe
A crusty loaf of Italian or French bread is the perfect foundation for crostini appetizers. Here’s how to make a loaf of French bread yourself!

Sweet Pea Pesto Crostini
I made a healthier spin on my favorite celebrity chef’s recipe by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. To top crostini, use this recipe for a pastelike pesto. For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency. —Amber Massey, Argyle, TexasGo to Recipe

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Mamma’s Caponata
Top this caponata (eggplant spread) on pieces of a sliced and toasted French baguette for a great appetizer. —Georgette Stubin, Canton, MichiganGo to Recipe

Steak Crostini with Carrot-Horseradish Marmalade
I’ve been making little tweaks to this family favorite for years. Prep everything ahead, then layer up the crostini right before party time. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Go to Recipe

Avocado Bruschetta
My mother shared this fabulous recipe with me, and I have shared it with many friends. They are always requesting this tasty crostini appetizer. The flavor explosion is something else. —Stephanie Perenyi, Littleton, ColoradoGo to Recipe

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Beef and Blue Cheese Crostini
These little gems are easy, impressive and delicious. They are ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Seriously, you will look like a total rock star when you serve these! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South CarolinaGo to Recipe

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Sweet Potato Crostini
For parties, I turn the beloved sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a French baguette. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, WisconsinGo to Recipe

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini
Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. It’s a unique crostini recipe. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South CarolinaGo to Recipe

Flank Steak Crostini
This recipe is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or as a special Sunday football snack. My kids love it and so do my friends and family. You can substitute butter for the olive oil, or any kind of steak for the flank steak. —Donna Evaro, Casper, WyomingGo to Recipe

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Mixed Olive Crostini
These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look like you fussed, the ingredients are probably in your pantry. —Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, TexasGo to Recipe

Roasted Grape Crostini
A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This crostini appetizer always impresses folks who’ve never tasted roasted grapes. They’re amazing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North CarolinaGo to Recipe

Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini
Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to give them a little kick. Caramelized onions create another layer of flavor. You can make the cheese and onions three to five days in advance; they store well. If you need to save time, you can use premade jalapeno pimiento cheese. —Caitlyn Bunch, Trenton, GeorgiaGo to Recipe

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Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini
As a different take on crostini, these apps are fantastic for tailgating and casual parties alike. —Randy Cartwright, Linden, WisconsinGo to Recipe

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Chicken Salad Caprese
This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews—guaranteed. —Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, TexasGo to Recipe

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Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion & Roasted Tomato Jam
An appetizer bursting with flavor from bleu cheese, caramelized onion, jam and balsamic vinegar—tasty bites that vanish in a hurry. —Debbie Reid, Clearwater, Florida
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Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini
At our house, we love the summer tastes of sweet grilled nectarines and fresh basil over goat cheese. I can usually find all the ingredients at the farmers market. —Brandy Hollingshead, Grass Valley, CaliforniaGo to Recipe
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