25 Easy Crostini and Bruschetta Recipes

Thinly sliced Campari tomatoes and mashed garlic confit top baked rustic bread for an umami-packed bruschetta bite.

Salty and sophisticated, this crostini brings together mortadella, a cured meat studded with pistachios and black pepper, oil-packed anchovy fillets, artichoke hearts, and pitted black olives. Together, they make for an unstoppable crostini.

A timeless treat, ricotta crostini is taken to the next level by topping each slice with beets sprinkled with ground coffee (yes really!), plus thinly sliced garlic and sautéed beet greens.

Making trout pâté for this appetizer is so easy. Simply combine cream cheese, minced shallot, lemon juice, chives, and smoked trout, then spread the pâté on toasted baguette slices.

Toasted baguette slices, gooey melted Brie, sweet persimmons, and freshly cracked pepper—our mouths are watering just thinking about taking a bite of these little toasts. Fortunately, they only take 10 minutes to make!

A perfect summer bite! Tender zucchini sautéed in butter with shallots and red-pepper flakes makes a succulent bruschetta topping.

Take cherries on a spin by pairing them with tangy goat cheese and fresh thyme in this sweet-meets-savory bruschetta recipe.

Top grilled garlic-rubbed bread with a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes along with thinly sliced red onion and plenty of fresh basil for the ultimate summer appetizer.

The classic seafood dish—featuring fresh clams, minced garlic, bacon, and plenty of herbs—is transformed into a tasty, briny, and crusty appetizer.

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.

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.

Make your own chicken liver mousse (it's easier than you think!), then spread it over toasted baguette slices with Quince Jelly for these sophisticated crostini.

Looking for a refreshing vegetarian appetizer? Try topping toasted baguette slices with lemony feta and crisp cucumber slices.

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.

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.

Creamy ricotta cheese makes a delicious base for all kinds of crostini. Try drizzling with olive oil and cracked pepper or top with tomato-anchovy salad or roasted broccoli rabe.

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

Luxurious melted chocolate covers crunchy toast in this bruschetta recipe that's just right for a sweet snack or dessert.

The classic pairing of sweet melon and salty prosciutto is enhanced by a splash of good-quality balsamic vinegar in this bruschetta recipe.

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

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

Cooking kale until it's wilted and soft gives a nice texture contrast to the crunch of the toasted baguette and shaved Parmesan for an all-around delicious crostini recipe.

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

This crostini recipe comes together in a flash with the help of store-bought ingredients like prepared pesto and bocconcini (bite-sized balls of mozzarella).

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.