Description
Succulent Italian beef crostini blends rich, tender meat with crisp bread for an irresistible appetizer. Garlic, herbs, and parmesan elevate this classic Italian-inspired small plate that you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (225 g) roast beef (deli-sliced or leftover cooked beef)
- 1 baguette, sliced into 12 thin rounds
- ½ cup (50 g) mozzarella or provolone cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) roasted red peppers, finely diced
- 2 tbsps fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Crostini Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C), arrange baguette slices on baking sheet, and generously coat both sides with olive oil for optimal crispiness.
- Toasting Process: Bake bread slices until transforming into golden-brown crostini, rotating midway to ensure uniform coloration and crisp texture.
- Broth Infusion: Craft a savory liquid blend in skillet by mixing Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and beef broth to create an aromatic foundation.
- Beef Warming: Gently immerse roast beef slices in herbal broth, allowing them to become tender and absorb rich flavors without compromising texture.
- Cheese Layering: Arrange warmed beef atop crisp baguette pieces, then lavishly cover with mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese for a decadent melted covering.
- Final Baking: Return assembled crostini to oven, monitoring until cheese melts into a bubbly, golden blanket that envelops the beef perfectly.
- Garnishing: Embellish with roasted red pepper strips and fresh basil or parsley, creating a vibrant visual and flavor profile.
- Serving: Optional balsamic glaze drizzle adds subtle sweetness, then serve immediately while crostini remain warm, crisp, and irresistibly aromatic.
Notes
- Optimize Bread Selection: Choose a crusty baguette with firm texture to prevent sogginess and maintain crispness after toasting.
- Prevent Meat Overcooking: Warm roast beef gently in broth, keeping slices tender by monitoring heat and removing immediately once heated through.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Sprinkle cheeses in layers, starting with mozzarella as base, then provolone, finishing with Parmesan for complex flavor and ideal melting consistency.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives, use gluten-free baguette for accommodating different dietary restrictions while maintaining recipe’s core essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg