Toasty Garlic Gluten-Free Crostini

Say goodbye to the appetizer blues. Use this easy recipe for gluten-free crostini with fresh tomato bruschetta, dunking in creamy dips, or serve alongside your favorite soups and salads. Not only do these golden baguette slices come out toasty and crisp using the homemade or store bought bread options, but they are flavored with an irresistible rich garlic butter topping.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1 gluten-free French baguettes recipe use both loaves for full recipe
¼ cup softened butter
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Slice the baguettes at a diagonal into ¼-½ inch slices.
1 gluten-free French baguettes recipe
In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, oil, and salt. Use a small knife to spread the mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Lay the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
¼ cup softened butter, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. They are done when lightly browned, toasted, and slightly crunchy. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before topping or storing.

Notes

Make-Ahead, Storing, and Freezing

If storing at room temperature, I recommend using within a few hours. The longer it sits, it will absorb moisture and soften. Once it's cooled completely, cover with aluminum foil until ready to use.

For longer storage I suggest freezing it. I like to double wrap mine. Stack about four together, wrap in plastic wrap, then transfer to a freezer ziplock bag. Pull out what you need and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.

If you find your crostini has gotten a little soft upon storing, you can always pop it back in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up again.

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