35 Crowd-Pleasing Crostini and Bruschetta Appetizer Recipes

Everything's better on toast! Whether you go savory or sweet, bruschetta and crostini are always a hit. The bread acts as a built-in plate, making them perfect finger food for party guests. And the variety of toppings is almost endless. These quick and easy appetizer recipes make entertaining a breeze.
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Mixed Tomatoes with Balsamic and Dill Bruschetta

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Tomatoes in a variety of colors add a festive element to this party snack.

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Breakfast Bruschetta Bar

Marcus Nilsson
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Our favorite way to feed a brunch crowd! Set out all kinds of sweet and savory toast toppings and let your guests help themselves. We've got flavor combo ideas galore, but let your imagination run wild.

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Persimmon and Brie Crostini

Bryan Gardner
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Toasted baguette slices, gooey melted Brie, sweet persimmons, and freshly cracked pepper -- our mouths are watering just thinking about these little toasts. Luckily, they only take 10 minutes to make!

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Zucchini Bruschetta

Aaron Dyer
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Tender zucchini sauteed in butter with shallots and red-pepper flakes makes a succulent bruschetta topping. We also love this Lemony Zucchini Bruschetta, which relies on ribbons of marinated zucchini and shavings of Parmesan. Perfect party food!

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Cherry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Aaron Dyer
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Take cherries on a savory spin by pairing them with tangy goat cheese and fresh thyme.

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Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Gabriela Herman
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Top grilled garlic-rubbed bread with a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes along with thinly sliced red onion and tons of fresh basil for the ultimate summer appetizer. It's just one of our Easy Summer Recipes Starring Tomatoes and Bread.

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Clams Casino Crostini

Katherine Wolkoff
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The classic seafood dish is transformed into a tasty, briny, and crusty appetizer.

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Roasted Grape and Burrata Crostini

Gabriela Herman
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Upgrade supermarket grapes by roasting them until sizzling and blistered. Serve with creamy burrata cheese for a heavenly appetizer that no one will be able to stop eating.

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Caesar Salad Crostini

Raymond Hom
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Serving Caesar salad on crostini (think of them as bigger croutons!) is a genius idea. Vinegary white anchovies give the toasts an extra flavor kick.

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Buvette Pomodorini Tartines

Marcus Nilsson
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Tartine is just the French word for crostini or bruschetta. Pomodorini, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy Stracchino cheese add punches of flavor to this simple recipe. Sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese also make a killer crostini topping.

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Chicken-Liver Crostini with Quince Jelly

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The classic pairing of star anise and silky chicken liver tops these sophisticated crostini. 

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Cucumber-Feta Toasts

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Looking for a refreshing vegetarian appetizer? Try topping toasted baguette slices with lemony feta and crisp cucumber slices. We also love serving this shaved Cucumber and Radish Crostini at summer cocktail parties.

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Seeded-Bread Tartines with Herbed Goat Cheese and Smoked Salmon

Marcus Nilsson
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These brunch-friendly toasts are simply bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of herb-studded goat cheese, smoked salmon, bitter greens, red onions, and caper berries. Take them to the next level by baking your own gluten-free Seeded Bread.

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Grilled Pepper Bruschetta

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Toss flame-kissed peppers and juicy cherry tomatoes with briny capers, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil for a flavor-packed toast topping. Finish with shaved Parmesan.

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Spinach Pesto on Sardine Crostini

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Seeking healthy finger food? Look no further than these protein-packed toasts. The meaty sardines are a great foil for garlicky spinach pesto and sweet currants.

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Piquillo Pepper and Cheese Toasts

Johnny Miller
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Zesty but not spicy, piquillo peppers pair well with melted cheese.

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Hard-Cooked Eggs with Radishes and Anchovy-Butter Crostini

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Make the briny anchovy butter for this rustic presentation by simply stirring a few ingredients together.

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Chickpeas, Olives, and Tomatoes on Toast

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A hearty appetizer you can make with all pantry ingredients? Sign us up! Canned chickpeas, tomatoes, and tuna never tasted so good.

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Ricotta Crostini

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Creamy ricotta cheese makes a delicious base for all kinds of crostini. If you're feeling savory, drizzle with olive oil and cracked pepper or top with tomato-anchovy salad or roasted broccoli rabe. We also love adding salty salami, roasted tomatoes, or rosemary-flavored lima beans. Want to go sweet? Try pear and walnuts; lemon, basil, and honey; and cherries and lemon zest.

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Melted Chocolate with Fleur de Sel Bruschetta

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Luxurious melted chocolate covers crunchy toast in this dessert-like appetizer offering. 

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Prosciutto, Melon, and Balsamic Vinegar Bruschetta

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The classic pairing of sweet melon and salty prosciutto is enhanced by a splash of vinegar. The cured meat also shines solo in our Prosciutto-Basil Crostini.

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Mozzarella, Pesto, Arugula, and Parmesan Bruschetta

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Laying a slice of mozzarella over the toast while it’s still warm melts the cheese ever so slightly.

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Charred Carrot Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Parsley

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This colorful toast is topped with a mashup of roasted, charred carrots and tangy goat cheese.

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Fava Bean, Mint, and Pecorino Romano Bruschetta

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A hint of spice from crushed red pepper complements the fava beans in this mix.

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Roasted Red Pepper, Olive, and Caper Bruschetta

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The briny, salty flavors of olives and capers and sweet roasted peppers meld in this tasty mix.

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Minted Pea and Prosciutto Crostini

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Mint pairs beautifully with the sweetness of bright green peas. Prosciutto is just icing on the crostini.

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Warm Tomato and Feta Bruschetta

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Mozzarella always gets top billing when it comes to tomato dishes, but salty feta cheese is an equally worthy partner. Try it with garlicky roasted tomatoes and fresh basil on toast.

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Crostini with Olive Relish

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Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf.

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Gravlax and Cucumber Crostini

Frederic Lagrange
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Like a bite-size smoked salmon and cucumber tea sandwich! Dijon mayo and plenty of fresh dill round out the flavors in this easy appetizer.

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Crostini with Kale and Parmesan

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Cooking kale till it’s just wilted gives a nice texture contrast to the crunch of the toasted baguette.

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Grilled Tomato Bruschetta

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The soft, charred tomatoes and the bread for this bruschetta can both be put on the grill.