Roasted Garlic Crostini
Transform your appetizer game with this irresistibly simple yet elegant Roasted Garlic Crostini recipe! Featuring golden, caramelized roasted garlic spread onto crispy, olive oil-brushed baguette slices, this dish is a celebration of bold flavors and delightful textures. The garlic is roasted to buttery perfection, creating a rich, mellow paste that pairs beautifully with the subtle crunch of the toasted bread. With just six ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is an ideal choice for entertaining or indulging in a savory snack. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flair, and serve these crostini as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or alongside soups and salads. Perfect for garlic lovers and party hosts alike, this easy recipe is a surefire hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 2 whole Garlic bulb
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut off the top 1/4-inch of each garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Place the bulbs cut-side up on a piece of aluminum foil.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each garlic bulb, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Wrap the bulbs tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cloves are golden and soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
While the garlic is roasting, slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Brush both sides of each baguette slice with the remaining olive oil (approximately 2 tablespoons) and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Bake the baguette slices in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out of the skins and mash them into a smooth paste with a fork.
Spread the roasted garlic paste onto each toasted baguette slice. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve the roasted garlic crostini immediately as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2585 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.4 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*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.
