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    Watch What U Eat > Snacks or Appetizer > 4 Way Party Perfect Crostini Appetizers

    4 Way Party Perfect Crostini Appetizers

    Published: Oct 31, 2017 · Modified: May 28, 2020 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Learn four delicious recipes to make crostini appetizers. You can make it into crostini platter with a variety of toppings that includes bread, pesto, shrimp, tomato, olives, avocado, etc. Perfect party appetizers for holiday or family gatherings. | #watchwhatueat #partyappetizer #thanksgivingappetizer #crostini

    These crostini appetizers with a variety of colorful toppings are perfect for social party nights. Very easy to prepare with full of flavors.

     

    These crostini appetizers with a variety of colorful toppings are perfect for social party nights. Very easy to prepare with loads of flavors. | Holiday Crostini Platter | #crostini #partyappetizer #healthyappetizer #thanksgivingappetizerAre you looking for quick’n easy options to prepare appetizers for large gatherings? Then look no further. This crostini platter or crostini recipes will be your perfect solution.

    What is crostini?

    If you have never heard it before, crostini is an Italian appetizer. Crostini in Italian means ‘little toast’. Small pieces of grilled or toasted bread served with savory toppings such as cheese, shrimp, pesto etc.

    When making a crostini platter, there are several options at your disposal. In this post, I share with you four such ways per my liking. Instead of preparing them beforehand, I prefer to keep the crostini and the toppings separately. This way the crostini won’t get soggy and the guests can choose their favorite toppings however way they prefer.

    Also, with all the vibrant colors, the platter looks really elegant and inviting on the dining table. I love this idea so much that I am seriously thinking of adding this to my Thanksgiving appetizer menu this year.

    4 delicious combination of toppings to make crostini appetizers. Perfect party appetizers for holiday or family gatherings. | Holiday Crostini Platter | #crostini #partyappetizer #healthyappetizer #thanksgivingappetizer

    How to make crostini from Crusty French Rolls?

    Preparing crostini from bread rolls or baguettes is super easy. Just cut thin slices of the roll using a bread knife at an angle. You can also buy precut small slices of bread from grocery stores if you are pressed for time.

    I found Pepperidge Farm Stone Baked Artisan Rolls perfect for making crostini at home. I love them because these French rolls are

    • Free from artificial preservatives
    • Hand-scored or handcrafted
    • Crispy outside, soft inside
    • Baked on traditional baking stones

    Moreover, these rolls really give an experience of freshly baked bread after reheating. These rolls are pre-baked and frozen and require approx. 8-10 min of reheating.

    4-Way Party Perfect Crostini Appetizers | Holiday Crostini Platter

    Toppings for crostini appetizers

    As I mentioned above, today I will share with you 4 ways to top the crostini. You will need very simple ingredients for the toppings such as sliced grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, mashed avocado, cooked shrimp, sundried tomato, feta cheese cubes, diced cucumber, salt, and pepper.

    Simply arrange all the ingredients on a wooden board along with the bread slices surrounding the toppings.

    Our absolute favorite combinations of toppings from this crostini platter are:

    1. tomato and mozzarella cheese with a drizzle of garlic olive oil
    2. sundried tomato and pesto with mozzarella cheese
    3. shrimp and avocado with salt and pepper
    4. feta cheese and cucumber with a drizzle of garlic olive oil

    These combinations of flavors really go well together. What is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section. We would love to know!

    These crostini appetizers with a variety of colorful toppings are perfect for social party nights. Very easy to prepare with loads of flavors. | Holiday Crostini Platter | #crostini #partyappetizer #healthyappetizer #thanksgivingappetizer

    These crostini appetizers with a variety of colorful toppings are perfect for social party nights. Very easy to prepare with loads of flavors. | Holiday Crostini Platter | #crostini #partyappetizer #healthyappetizer #thanksgivingappetizer
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    4 Way Party Perfect Crostini Appetizers

    4 delicious combinations of toppings to make crostini appetizers. Perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings.
    Course: Appetizer,Snack
    Cuisine: Italian Inspired
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings :12
    Calories :150kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Ingredients

    • 8 Pepperidge Farm Stone Baked Artisan Rolls French or multigrain
    • ½ cup grape tomatoes sliced
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese sliced
    • ¼ cup olive oil mix with 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1//4 cup chopped fresh basil
    • ¼ cup pesto
    • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes
    • ⅓ cup feta cheese
    • ½ cucumber diced
    • ¼ cup avocado
    • ⅓ cup cooked shrimps
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    Tomato mozzarella cheese crostini

    • Place tomato slices and mozzarella cheese on the bread evenly.
    • Drizzle some garlic olive oil on the top.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped basil

    Sundried tomato and pesto crostini

    • Spread some green pesto on the bread slice.
    • Add sundried tomatoes and mozzarella slices.

    Feta cheese and cucumber crostini

    • Spread finely diced cucumber and feta cheese on the bread
    • Drizzle some garlic olive oil

    Shrimp and avocado crostini

    • Spread some mashed avocado on the bread toast
    • Then place a few cooked shrimp pieces
    • Top with pinch of salt and pepper to taste

    Notes

    You can also use multigrain rolls to make crostinis. You can also use presliced baguettes from the grocery store if don't have time to slice the rolls at home.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal
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    1. TraveloholicGirl says

      November 10, 2017 at 3:59 am

      5 stars
      Love it!!!

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    2. Duska says

      November 04, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Super post. samo tako nastavi 😉

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    3. Carolyn Ingram says

      November 03, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing!

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    4. Anna says

      October 31, 2017 at 10:21 am

      4 stars
      Looks yummy…

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