Crostini (3 Flavor Ideas)

Ingredients

• 1 baguette - I've used rustic bread (use sourdough, seeded or your favorite bread)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt to taste
• Finely grated parmesan cheese
• Dried herbs such as oregano, basil or Italian herbs
• 1 garlic clove

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre heat oven to 350℉/180℃. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the baguette on a diagonal into even slices approximately ½ inch / 1 cm in thickness

2. 2

   Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper - ensure they're on a single layer and not over lapping

3. 3

   Brush the breads with olive oil, you can also use olive oil spray instead

4. 4

   Add optional flavors:Parmesan - sprinkle each piece with freshly grated parmesan cheese ORGarlic and Herb - sprinkle each piece with dried herbs of choice

5. 5

   Bake the crostini for 8- 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy (keep an eye as cooking time will depend on oven strength)

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and sprinkle each piece with salt while they're still hot (if making the garlic and herb, rub each piece lightly with the garlic clove)Allow them to slightly cool then serve the Crostini with your favorite dip, soup or appetizer and enjoy!