Best Italian Hot Brown Crostini Recipes

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CROSTINI



Crostini image

This is a crispy, flavorful way to serve a baguette that is so pretty it is perfect for entertaining!

Provided by BPENDILL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
  • Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 597.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

ROASTED GRAPE AND BURRATA CROSTINI



Roasted Grape and Burrata Crostini image

Burrata cheese, a buttery-tasting blend of mozzarella and cream, is available at Italian markets, cheese shops, and some supermarkets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch each red and green grapes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), snipped off into clumps on the vine
4 sprigs rosemary
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Burrata
Crostini, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place grapes and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and sugar. Roast until grapes are sizzling along the bottom and a few but not all have burst, 20 to 25 minutes. Smear cheese on crostini, and top with grapes.

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