3 Easy Appetizer Ideas Made with Crostini

Use Store-bought Crostini to Create Quick and Easy Appetizers that Your Guests Will Love.

Entertaining should be fun and easy, and these appetizers will help you achieve just that. Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in the kitchen with these 3 quick and easy appetizer ideas that come together in a flash.

Look for packages of pre-made crostini in your local grocery store (often found in the bakery section). Layer on a few simple ingredients, and voila! you have a delicious appetizer that only took a couple of minutes to prepare.

I will show you how to create 3 of my favorite easy appetizers using store-bought crostini. In addition, I will show you what to do if you can’t find the pre-made crostini in your local store.

In this Article:

• Fig And Goat Cheese Crostini
• Burrata, Tomato, and Basil Crostini
• Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Crostini
• What to do if you can’t find pre-made Crostini in your Store

Easy Appetizer 1: Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini

Tangy goat cheese and sweet fig spread come together in this delicious appetizer. The balsamic glaze and fresh thyme leaves add another layer of flavor that tastes truly amazing. And the presentation is so beautiful!

For this delicious appetizer gather the following ingredients:

• Crostini
• Goat cheese
• Fig Spread
• Balsamic glaze
• Fresh thyme leaves

Now let’s put it all together:

Spread the goat cheese on top of the crostini. Add a dollop of fig spread on top of the goat cheese. Then add a couple of dots of balsamic glaze. Finish off with fresh thyme leaves.

Watch this video to see how easily it all comes together.

Easy Appetizer 2: Burrata, Tomato, and Basil Crostini

Creamy burrata cheese is one of my favorite ingredients. When combined with tomato and basil, it just doesn’t get any better. Use a combination of red and yellow tomatoes for a beautiful presentation.

For this easy appetizer you will need the following ingredients:

• Crostini
• Burrata
• Fresh basil leaves
• Grape or Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• Balsamic glaze
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Here’s how to assemble it:

Break the Burrata into small pieces and layer on top of the crostini. Then place a basil leaf and one-half tomato on top. If desired, add a little salt and pepper. Drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze and olive oil on top. And Enjoy!

Watch this video to see it all come together.

Easy Appetizer 3: Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Crostini

The salty prosciutto pairs so well with the tangy blue cheese and sweet honey in this appetizer. And I love the nutty crunch that the walnuts add.

The following ingredients are needed for this easy appetizer:

• Crostini
• Prosciutto slices
• Blue cheese
• Walnuts, chopped
• Honey

Here’s how to create it:

Place the prosciutto on top of the crostini. Add crumbles of blue cheese and walnuts. Drizzle a small bit of honey on top. Delicious and Easy!

Watch this video to see how quickly it all comes together.

What To Do If You Can’t Find Pre-made Crostini

Look for pre-made crostini in the bakery section of your local grocery store. The stores will often make the crostini from baguettes that are left-over from the day before. However, if you are not able to find them, they are actually very easy to make.

Making your Own Crostini

To make your own crostini you will need the following ingredients:

• One baguette, sliced thin. ( I ask the bakery to slice it for me. They have a machine that does it quickly and easily. And all of the slices are uniform thickness)
• Olive oil
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place into the hot oven and cook for approximately 8 minutes on one side. Then flip the bread slices over and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, until lightly browned.

Be sure to watch the oven during cooking, because they will burn very quickly.

Entertaining Should be Easy

Entertaining friends and family should be fun and effortless. These 3 appetizer ideas will allow you to present beautiful and delicious treats for your guests to enjoy.

The flavors of these appetizers vary greatly– from the tangy goat cheese and sweet fig combination, and creamy burrata paired with savory tomato and basil, and the bold blue cheese and salty prosciutto.

Try one, or all of these, ideas, and enjoy the time with your guests! Do you have any other ideas for quick and easy ways to use crostini? If so, I would love to hear about it!

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