Parmesan Crostini Recipes

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
• Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

GARLIC BUTTER PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set oven to 250 degrees.
• Prepare a large baking sheet/s.
• Arrange the slices on the baking sheet.
• In a bowl combine the melted butter with minced garlic.
• Drizzle or brush the melted butter/garlic mixture over the top of the bread slices, then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, remove from oven, turn over the slices and brush again with butter, then kosher salt and pepper; return to oven and continue baking for 1 hour or until golden brown, turning every 15 minutes.
• Immediately after the slices are finished baking, sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Store any leftovers in the fridge.

PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Brush baguette slices lightly with the olive oil.
• Arrange slices on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Sprinkle 1 teapoon Parmesan cheese on each slice.
• Place baking sheet under broiler, about 6 inches from heat, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt.

KITTENCAL'S GARLIC PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Cut the French bread into about 1 x 1 x 1/2 inch slices (I cut them diagonally).
• Microwave the butter and garlic powder and salt until melted.
• Set oven to 350° (use a convection oven bake if you have it).
• Lightly butter the bottom of a large cookie/baking sheet with butter-garlic mixture.
• Add in the parsley to the melted butter and mix well.
• Using a pastry brush, coat each side of the bread slices with the melted butter mixture.
• Place on cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle one side (can sprinkle both sides if desired) with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes (if using a convection bake there is no need to turn over).
• Turn over the slices and bake about 4-5 minutes more, depending on how crispy you like them.
• Best served warm.

PARMESAN GARLIC CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°.
• Brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil; toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; remove from oven and rub the cut side of garlic on the oiled sides of slices; sprinkle with cheese.
• Return to oven; bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.