Kittencal's Garlic Parmesan Crostini

Elevate your appetizer game with Kittencal's Garlic Parmesan Crostini, the perfect blend of crispy baguette slices, fragrant garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh parsley, and black pepper to create a gourmet bite bursting with flavor. Each slice is brushed with a garlic-infused olive oil mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with melted Parmesan for an irresistible finish. Serve these crostini warm or at room temperature as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a side for soups and salads, or the centerpiece of your next gathering. Experience the ultimate combination of crunch and savory satisfaction in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large Baguette
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces on a slight diagonal for larger slices.

Step 3

Place the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 5

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then stir them into the olive oil mixture.

Step 6

Using a pastry brush, evenly brush each baguette slice with the garlic-infused olive oil mixture.

Step 7

Bake the bread slices in the oven for about 7 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crisp.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle each crostini with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the crostini from the oven and sprinkle them with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of flavor and color.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or alongside soups and salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(498.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1795.5

Total Fat 92.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 88.9mg	0%
Sodium 3190.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 67.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1091.3mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 486.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 38.8%