Dad's Crostini
Crostini: The Elegant Solution for Leftover Bread
What do you do with half-eaten baguettes or that last bit of focaccia you just couldn’t finish? Sure, the logical thing might be to pop them in the freezer for later, but my husband (aka “Dad”) had a much tastier idea: crostini.
With just a little effort, those end pieces of bread were transformed into crispy, golden bites of perfection. Paired with smooth, creamy cheese—like a dreamy brie—these crostini became an elegant and delicious snack or appetizer.
Now, thanks to this brilliant idea, leftover bread never makes it to the freezer. Instead, it gets a second life as the star of the table. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just treating yourself to a fancy snack, crostini are the perfect way to elevate any moment.
So, next time you find yourself with leftover bread, skip the freezer and try this elegant solution. You might never look at leftovers the same way again! ❤️🥖🧀✨
Crostini Recipe
Special Note: If there are ever any crostini leftovers, simply store them in a plastic bag. They are just as tasty over the next few days.
Ingredients:
1/2c olive oil
4 cloves of garlic
Kosher salt for sprinkling
Sliced bits of baguette or foccacia
Instructions:
Move oven rack so baking pan will be about 6” from Broil element.
Turn oven on to Broil.
Pour olive oil into a small dish. Add crushed cloves of fresh garlic. Stir to combine. (Note: I often have a dish of fresh garlic infused olive oil on my kitchen counter for use in seasoning savoury meals…veges and meat.)
Slice bread to desired thickness and place on a baking sheet.
Brush with garlic infused olive oil.
Sprinkle with ‘finger pinches’ of kosher salt.
Place in oven under broiler and set timer for 1 minute…but keep a close eye on these as they can go from ‘perfectly browned’ to ‘scorched and blackened ‘in a matter of seconds…this I’ve learned through experience :)!
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
