Description
Succulent Italian beef crostini elevates classic appetizer traditions with robust Mediterranean flavors. Crisp bread slices topped with tender marinated beef create a perfect bite-sized delicacy you’ll savor at first taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- ½ pound (225 grams) roast beef (deli-sliced or leftover cooked beef)
Breads and Cheeses:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 12 thin rounds
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup (30 grams) roasted red peppers, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet and arrange thin baguette rounds across the surface, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Apply a delicate layer of olive oil on both surfaces of each bread slice, coating thoroughly to promote even browning.
- Transfer the prepared baking sheet into a preheated oven set at 375F (190C), positioning the rack in the center.
- Allow the crostini to transform into crisp, golden medallions, carefully monitoring their progression and rotating midway through the heating process.
- Remove the baking sheet once the bread slices have achieved a uniform golden-brown hue and possess a satisfying crunch when touched.
- Let the crostini cool momentarily on the baking sheet, enabling them to firm up and develop maximum textural integrity before serving or topping.
Notes
- Select a crusty, day-old baguette for the best texture and crunch when making crostini.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into thin, even pieces to ensure uniform toasting and crispy results.
- Brush olive oil generously but lightly to prevent soggy bread while achieving a golden, crisp surface.
- Use a pastry brush or silicone brush for even oil distribution and consistent browning across all crostini slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg