Who knew a baguette, a little olive oil, and some seasoning could be so useful? Homemade crostini is ridiculously easy to make in the oven, and those golden, crispy little toasts are ready for just about anything. Load them up with your favorite toppings, serve them with dips, or toss them onto a charcuterie board and look like you’ve got your life together. 😂 Better yet, make them ahead of time and cross one more thing off your party prep list!

Serves: 8 (3-4 slices per person)
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6-12 minutes

🥖 Put That Crostini to Work!

These crispy little toasts are right at home on our Classic Charcuterie Board or alongside warm Baked Brie with Honey. They’re perfect for scooping, spreading, and piling on all the good stuff!

Ingredients:

bakery bread such as a baguette
olive oil
optional:
- coarse salt
- garlic and herb seasoning

a baguette next to olive oil on a cutting board on a counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette diagonally and brush or spray both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and/or garlic and herb seasoning, if using.

a baguette being sliced on a cutting board with a bread knife

Step 2: Arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 6–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and crispy.

olive oil being brushed onto bread slices

olive oil being sprayed on to bread slices

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Choose your bread: A French baguette works perfectly, but an Italian baguette is another good option. Just aim for slices that are easy to pick up and top.
Keep the slices even: Cut the bread into similar-sized slices so they toast at roughly the same rate. Keep an eye on them toward the end since ovens vary.
Serve them your way: Crostini is delicious warm or at room temperature, so there’s no need to time everything perfectly before guests arrive.
Make them ahead: Let the crostini cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Skip the refrigerator since moisture can make them soggy. If they lose their crunch, pop them back into a 350°F oven for a few minutes to crisp them up.
Make croutons instead: Cut the baguette into bite-sized cubes instead of slices, then follow the same instructions. Start checking a few minutes early since smaller pieces may toast faster. Perfect for salads or topping a bowl of soup!

🥖 Before You Go…

Now that you’ve got the crostini covered, it’s time to choose the toppings. Explore our Easy Party Food Recipes for dips, spreads, and crowd-pleasing bites. Making crostini for Thanksgiving? Our Thanksgiving Dinner Menu & Cooking Timeline shows you how to prep them ahead and get the rest of the holiday meal organized, too.

Homemade Crostini

Golden, crispy homemade crostini made with sliced baguette, olive oil, and simple seasonings. Perfect for appetizers, charcuterie boards, dips, and all your favorite toppings!

Beth

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 10

Total Time 14

Servings

Ingredients

1 baguette
2 Tbsp olive oil
garlic and herb seasoning (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette diagonally and brush or spray both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and/or garlic and herb seasoning, if using.
Arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 6–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and crispy.

Notes

Make ahead: Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Bring back the crunch: If the crostini softens, warm it in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until crisp again.
Watch the oven: Baking time varies depending on the thickness of your slices. Keep an eye on them toward the end.