Toasted Baguette Recipes

TOASTED BAGUETTE {CROSTINI}

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil, followed by sprinkling both sides of the slices with salt and garlic powder. Place the slices on the lined baking sheet.
• Bake 5-7 minutes (or until golden brown). Flip the baguette over and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
• Once cooled, use for dips, or top with your favorite toppings.

TOASTED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Slice the baguette into thin slices on the bias (diagonally). Place the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. Cool to room temperature: they'll crisp up even more as they cool. If making in advance, store up to 5 days in a sealed container at room temperature.

TOASTED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Brush the slices evenly with olive oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.

GRANDMA RE'S BAGUETTE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place baguette slices into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Combine half-and-half, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour over bread slices, cover the baking pan, and store in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Uncover pan. Combine brown sugar, pecans, margarine, and corn syrup in a bowl and spoon over bread mixture, making sure to touch each slice.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 40 minutes.

TOASTED BAGUETTE WITH TOMATOES AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Using coarse grater held over medium bowl, grate tomatoes down to skin. Discard skin. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and garlic to grated tomatoes. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. (Tomatoes can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Place toast pieces on platter. Drizzle with additional oil. Place anchovies in small bowl. Serve toast, passing tomatoes and anchovies alongside.

RADISH BUTTER ON TOASTED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grate radishes on the large holes of a box grater; place on paper towels, and squeeze out excess liquid. Combine radishes and butter in a small bowl; mix well.
• Slice baguette in half lengthwise, and place in oven; toast until crisp and browned. Remove from oven, and cool slightly. Spread radish mixture on toasted baguette; season with salt and pepper. Slice each half into four pieces, and serve.

TOASTED BAGUETTE CRUMBS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Grind baguette cubes to coarse crumbs in 3 batches in a food processor. Spread evenly in a large shallow baking pan and bake, stirring once, until golden and crisp, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely before using.

TOASTED BAGUETTE SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Slice bread into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Place bread slices on baking stone or pan.
• Brush tops lightly with olive oil-if you do not have a pastry brush, you can pour some olive oil into a bowl and simply dip the slices in it.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until slices are lightly browned.

SMOKED TROUT PATE ON TOASTED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, shallot, lemon juice, and chives until smooth. Fold in trout and season with salt. Serve immediately with baguette slices (or refrigerate up to 2 days).