Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Simple Crostini 3.2 (455) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 30, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 60 Crostini couldn't be simpler to make or more versatile to use. Meaning "toasts" in Italian, they are the perfect base for your pick of toppings. All you need is a loaf of white bread, such as a simple Italian loaf or a baguette. Slice it evenly, brush with a little olive oil on both sides, and toast just enough to crisp, not darken, the slices. Pair with one (or more) of our favorite toppings for your next party. Ingredients 1 baguette (8 to 10 ounces), sliced ¼ inch thick (about 60 slices) ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Toppings White-Bean and Caper Crostini Tomato-Basil Crostini Artichoke-Dill Crostini Salami-Ricotta Crostini Pesto-Bocconcini Crostini Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crostini Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crostini Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve. Victoria Pearson Cook's Notes To plan ahead for a party, bake the crostini toasts up to a week in advance, and top just before serving. To store, keep at room temperature in a resealable plastic bag, up to 1 week. Variations For an extra layer of flavor, use a garlic- or herb-infused oil. Print