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Crostini Appetizer Recipe

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Small, bite-sized appetizers that provide a crisp and savory flavor when topped with a variety of ingredients.

Crostini Appetizer Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375º F.
Cut squares or decorative shapes, about 2" in size, from the bread of your choice. Brush both sides of the cut out bread with extra virgin olive oil and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 5 to 6 minutes, turn, and bake an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Garnish: Garnish as desired. Examples: diced meats, shredded cheeses, seafood, olives, green onions, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, chives, and basil), sautéed or fresh mushrooms. Can use prepared pesto as first layer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 2 pieces

Servings: 8

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		12 slices firm bread of your choice
-		3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
		EXAMPLE OF OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
		shredded cheese
		seafood
		sliced olives
		green onions
		fresh herbs
		pesto
		diced meats

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