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12 Savory Crostini Toppings

Crostini, a delightful Italian appetizer, entails a small slice of bread grilled or toasted, brushed with oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, then baked until achieving a delectable golden hue. This canvas is then adorned with either sweet or savory toppings.

These savory crostini toppings serve as ideal selections for impromptu cocktail parties, intimate gatherings with friends, or as a standout addition to your game day menu. They embody simplicity, savory richness, and offer endless possibilities for creating instant hors-d'oeuvres. Simply spread and savor!

Here, we present 12 of the finest savory crostini toppings to tantalize your taste buds. And let it be known, there's nothing quite like a delectable crostini adorned with a luscious cheesy spread crowned with succulent seafood!

How-to Create Crostini:

  1. Slice 1 to 2 loaves of French bread into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  2. Brush each slice with olive oil or melted butter.
  3. Place the rounds on baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees until crisp throughout and lightly golden around the edges, about 15 minutes.

12 Crostini Topping Recipes:

Here, we present 12 of the finest savory crostini toppings to tantalize your taste buds. And let it be known, there's nothing quite like a delectable crostini adorned with a luscious cheesy spread crowned with succulent seafood!

  1. Smoked salmon with cream cheese spread topped with dill.
  2. Shrimp salad with tarragon.
  3. Mash avocado with salt and lime juice and spread on crostini; top with shrimp, crumbled bacon, and sprouts.
  4. Rub with garlic clove; top with sliced plum tomatoes; sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Tuna salad with lemon juice and zest, olive oil, chopped parsley, and salt.
  6. Spread with Gorgonzola cheese; top with sliced pears.
  7. Prosciutto wrapped with thinly sliced melon.
  8. Top with pesto crumbled bacon and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  9. Combine mayonnaise with wasabi paste; spread on toasts; top with lump crab meat.
  10. Combine equal parts sour cream and cream cheese with horseradish; spread on toasts; top with thinly sliced roast beef.
  11. Halve asparagus tips lengthwise; steam until al dente and season with salt; spread pre-made egg salad on toast; top with an asparagus tip.
  12. Wilt baby spinach and toss with crumbled bacon; spoon onto toasts; top with chopped hard-boiled eggs.

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