Crostini With Herb Oil Recipes

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• Slice a baguette into thin slices at an angle.
• Line crostini on a baking sheet.
• Using a pastry brush, coat with olive oil.
• Optional: add a fresh crack of sea salt, black pepper or herbs.
• Broil 1 - 1 1/2 minutes until just toasted and crunchy.

SIMPLE CROSTINI

Steps:

• 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.

ROASTED GRAPE CROSTINI WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Toss grapes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, and oregano together in a medium bowl. Spread grapes out evenly on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until grapes are tender and their skins start to wrinkle, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brush baguette slices lightly with remaining olive oil and place on another baking sheet.
• Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove grape mixture and crostini from the oven and let cool slightly.
• Mix ricotta cheese and lemon zest together in a bowl. Spread onto each crostini and top with grape mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

CHEESE CROSTINI WITH ANCHOVY HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they dissolve, about 3 minutes. Stir in the herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper.
• Arrange the bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with the anchovy mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cut the bread slices in halves and serve.

CRAB CROSTINI WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• With a rubber spatula, mix together the creme fraiche, basil, chives, tarragon, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl. Add the crabmeat and gently fold it into the herb dressing until the crab is coated and the herbs are evenly distributed. Top each crostini with a tablespoon of the crab mixture.

CROSTINI WITH HERB OIL

Steps:

• Mix together chopped fresh herbs and oilto cover. Season with salt and pepper. Brushover slices of day-old bread and bake untilgolden brown. Herb oil is also great on grilledor roasted vegetables and meats. If desired,sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and melt.

HERBED CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheatbroiler.Mix herbs and cream in a small bowl. Brush 1 side of each slice of bread with cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, cream side up. Broil, flipping once, until gold and crisp, about 4 minutes total.