Toasted Baguette

Make simple, delicious toasted baguette slices (crostini) for soups, salads, dips, and snacks. Just brush with olive oil and bake until golden brown.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings (1 slice each)

Calories 85kcal

1 baguette sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch slices (about 20 slices, see note 1)
1/4 cup olive oil (see note 2)

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.

Baguette: I recommend using a crusty French baguette, but a fluffier Italian baguette will work, too.
Olive oil: 4 tablespoons butter may be substituted for the olive oil.
Yield: 1 (1-pound) baguette will yield about 20 slices of baguette (depending on how thick you cut them).
Storage: Store cut, un-toasted baguette slices in a plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before brushing with olive oil and toasting.
Make ahead: Toast the crostini up to 3 hours ahead and store covered at room temperature.
Garlic twist: For a hint of garlic flavor (especially delicious with bruschetta), gently rub one side of each cooled crostini with a clove of peeled garlic (plan on 2 cloves per baguette).