Crostini + 3 Topping Ideas
Learn how to make crostini along with three topping ideas, such as goat cheese, olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, and more! These Italian inspired appetizers are perfect for entertaining and parties.
Servings 12
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
Crostini
- 1 baguette, thinly sliced
- olive oil and kosher salt
Goat Cheese Spread
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk and more if needed
- 1-2 cloves garlic grated
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and/or chives
- thinly sliced radishes
Tapenade
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 3 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp minced white onion
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1-2 tsp anchovy paste
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Caprese
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup pearl sized fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Instructions
Crostini
- Heat oven to 400F.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt. Spread out slices on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then turn the slices and bake for 2-5 minutes more. (Depending on bread thickness - keep an eye on them and take them out once they are brown enough for you.) Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.
Goat Cheese Spread
- In a bowl combine the goat cheese, olive oil, and milk. Using a hand mixer and beat until smooth and light. (Or use a standing mixer and the whisk attachment.)
- Mix in 1 clove grated garlic, salt, and fresh herbs. Taste and add more garlic or salt as needed.
- Set out spread with sliced radishes.
Tapenade
- Roughly chop olives and capers. Mix together with onion, garlic, basil, and anchovy.
- Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour into the bowl with the olive mixture and toss. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Caprese
- Set out a wide bowl or small platter. Mound up the mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and basil in the bowl so people can scoop out what they want.
- Serve with a bottle of balsamic for drizzling over the top.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Each topping can be made/organized up to a day ahead and the bread can be made several hours ahead.
- Radishes: The radishes I show in the photos are watermelon radishes, named for their beautiful colors. Any type of radish you have will work. Or you can switch it up and use baby peas, cucumbers, spring onions, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal