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Garlic Butter Crostini Toppers

This is my go-to appetizer when I need something that looks fancy but is secretly super simple! Crispy, garlicky bread topped with a variety of delicious combinations means there's something for everyone. Plus, you can prep the toppings ahead of time and just assemble before guests arrive.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 French baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
  • 6 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and arrange baguette slices on a large baking sheet.
  2. Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and half of the parsley in a small bowl.
  3. Brush each baguette slice generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy around the edges. Let cool slightly.
  5. For the tomato-basil topping: spread cream cheese on one-third of the crostini, top with diced tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. For the prosciutto-fig topping: spread fig jam on another third of the crostini, layer with folded prosciutto, and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
  7. Arrange all the crostini on a serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley.
  8. Drizzle everything lightly with olive oil just before serving for an extra touch of elegance.