These simple 3-Ingredient Crostinis come together quickly and are extremely versatile. Serve them as an appetizer, a snack, or even a meal!
Is there ever such a thing as too much food? If so, I’ve definitely been guilty of it. At parties or cookouts or family get togethers…..I’ve always tended to err on the side of too much. Because I don’t want to run out. Because I’m not sure what people will be in the mood for. Because I have a hard time narrowing down a menu. I like a lot of variety!
It’s never actually been a problem, other than the fact that we end up with a ridiculous amount of leftovers. Like an entire pan of lasagna. An entire tray of sandwiches. Half-full bowls of six different salads. Enough dessert to send some home with everyone….and still have more for us!
I go back and forth on how much is too much. On how much variety we really need. Do we really need an entire round of appetizers, followed by a huge meal and 3 desserts? But then again, do we want to run the risk of people being hungry? Isn’t eating way too much delicious food what get togethers are all about???
And then I discovered crostinis. 3-ingredient crostinis, to be exact. And they changed everything! I first served them a few weeks ago at a ladies’ night….and they were such a hit, I knew I was on to something. Since then, my mind has been racing with ingredients and flavor combos, including a set of dessert crostinis that are to die for! I’m officially hooked! And once you try them, I think you will be, too. Perfect as an appetizer or light dinner, perfect for parties, perfect for summer. And best of all, even if you have way too much food, you won’t have to worry about leftovers with these! Everyone will be begging for more!
3-Ingredient Crostini Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 long baguette sliced into 20 pieces
Combination 1
- 1/4 cup bruschetta mix
- 1 Tablespoons crumbled feta
- fresh basil to taste
Combination 2
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 Tablespoon pine nuts
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
Combination 3
- 1/4 cup creamy caesar dressing
- 4 small lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Parmesan cheese
Combination 4
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 piece bacon cut in fourths
- 2 Tablespoons walnuts
Combination 5
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 4 pieces roasted red pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Toast baguette slices in a 350 degree oven 5-10 minutes or until crisp.
- Top with 3-ingredient combos (according to taste).
Nutrition
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Great way to use up leftover bread! We always tend to make a lot of food, but thankfully my husband has no problem taking leftovers for his lunch 🙂
That is such a great idea for entertaining! I always have the same problem, having people over spirals from a simple get together to way too much food, because you don’t want to run out! And I love variety when we’re having people over too!
Always so much food! I love entertaining but sometimes it’s overwhelming. I love how easy these are to get creative with!
I feel the same way – more is better! And if you have so much more that friends are able to take some home, well thats just the best! I gave an extra tray of brownies to my friends last weekend because I made two. Why wouldn’t you need two trays of brownies?! haha! These look great and so simple! I’ll have to try them at my next get together!
I always make an abundance of food because I am so worried about running out…I am always sending people home with the leftovers.
I don’t think there would be any left of these crostinis though! Love how simple they are. Everyone needs a quick appetizer in their back pocket!
Oh I love how easy these are to whip up, Cathy! Crostini is one of my favorite appetizers to serve at parties, so I’m loving your topping ideas! Sounds delish!
I wish I could come to your parties, Cathy. You always sound like the best hostess!! These flavored spreads look delicious, and I love how easy they are. Great idea!!
These look SO good! Can’t wait to try this at our next gathering – and as the Spring/Summer calender is filling up, it looks like I’ll have a lot of opportunities!
These must go on my next party menu! Love how easy these are!
Oh my gosh – that is soooo me! We could almost feed an army when we have company over! I am definitely going to remember this recipe for nex time! 🙂
You can never have too much food! And I;m loving all the flavor combos you have 🙂