CROSTINI: A Perfect Super Delicious Italian Breakfast/Supper ππ»ββοΈ. What's the difference between Bruschetta and Crostini? Crostini is basically a smaller, mini version of Bruschetta: Grilled/toasted bread with toppings such as fresh tomato and basil (classic Tomato Bruschetta), vegetables, cured meats, seafood, antipasto, cheese - the possibilities are endless!. Recipe adapted from my Tomato Bruschetta and crostini-based appetizers in my cookbook, Love Real Food. *How to grill crostini: Simply brush the slices with olive oil as directed and place them directly on the grill grates with tongs.
Mini toasts, also known as crostini, are the perfect party appetizer. You can top them with whatever ingredients sound delicious, whether sweet, savory, or spicy. As the editor of the Taste of Home Christmas Annual (among other titles), she's in the holiday spirit all year round. You can have CROSTINI: A Perfect Super Delicious Italian Breakfast/Supper ππ»ββοΈ using 18 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of CROSTINI: A Perfect Super Delicious Italian Breakfast/Supper ππ»ββοΈ
- You need 6 Slices of French/Rustic Loaf (Any).
- It's 3 of different kinds of Bell Peppers (Red, Green & Yellow): 1/4 Cup, each.
- You need 1 tbsp of Tomato Ketchup.
- Prepare 2 tbsp of EVOO.
- You need To Taste of Salt.
- You need 1 tbsp of Chopped Parsley/Coriander Leaves.
- You need 1 tbsp of Garlic Paste.
- You need 1 tsp of Garlic Bread Seasoning.
- You need 1 tsp of Oregano.
- You need 1 tsp of Mixed Herbs.
- You need 1 tsp of Chilli Flakes.
- It's 1 tbsp of Basil Leaves (Fresh/Dry).
- It's 2 tbsp of Butter.
- It's 1 tbsp of Black Peppercorns (Freshly Cracked).
- Prepare 1/4 Cup of Cubed Cheddar Cheese.
- You need 1/4 Cup of Mozzarella: Grated.
- Prepare 1 of Egg π₯ (Full Boiled & Finely Sliced).
- You need 1/4 Cup of Chicken Salami: Sliced into 4 pieces.
The breadβtypically smaller slices of baguette or loaf bread for crostini and larger slices of rustic bread for bruschettaβacts as a built-in plate, making them the perfect finger food. They just opened. yes during pandemic. they were very welcoming. Outside seating with umbrellas for shade. Owner suggested a cab to start which was very smooth.
CROSTINI: A Perfect Super Delicious Italian Breakfast/Supper ππ»ββοΈ step by step
- Cut the French Loaf (Iβve used- French Baguette), brush them with some butter & Garlic pods & sprinkle some chopped parsley, oregano, dry basil & bake it for a couple of mins on each side at about 180C for not more than 4-5 mins altogether..
- Meanwhile, in a frying pan π³: Put some EVOO- Add in 1/4 tsp Garlic Paste, Julienned Bell Peppers, Fresh Coriander/Parsley, salt, dry herbs (everything a little bit), sautΓ© for about 3-4 mins time & before turning off the flame add in the tomato ketchup & Black Peppercorns..
- Let the toppings cool down a little- Take our the Baguettes slices from the oven- layer accordingly as in with its 2 different varieties- As seen in the pics ππ»ππ».
- Lastly, top it up with the grated Cheese Layers- As per your own choice of layering the same (ideally, mozzarellas should be put on the top- so as to have a nice melted layered toasted tops of the Crostini, while serving absolutely HOT...ππ»ββοΈπ.
- Crostini is ready to be served hot with any super hot choicest soup π or anything similar that may well accompany the very delectable ITALIAN DISH- In the Supper/ Dinner π₯.
We each ordered salad that was fresh and had homemade dressing. I had Chicken Alfredo and my work associate had chicken parmigiana. Yess, super sulit and masarap din talaga ang mekeni product. Hasle free na siya, easy to prepare and so affordable kaya patok sa masa. Like me, mas prefer ko ang ganitong ulam or pagkain dahil less sa time and less sa effort to prepare for my kids.