Crostini, aka bruschetta, is one of my favorite appetizers! They're great any time of year, but especially around the holidays. Who wants to spend all of their time in the kitchen, instead of spending time with your guests?!?

Crostini is super easy to make. Start with some bread. I enjoy a baguette or crusty French bread. Or you may need to go gluten free. I've even used sweet potato planks! Slice, brush with some olive oil, and broil.  Now, comes the fun part. Top with...cream cheese, ricotta, hazelnut spread, marshmallow, chocolate, pecans, almonds, fruit...  You could even go savory with peppers, bacon, chicken, broccoli, hot sauce, prosciutto...  The possibilities are endless!

Quick. Effortless. Yummy. And, they look fancy to boot!

The hardest part will be waiting for your guests to arrive...with all your newfound free time.

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Ingredients in Pomegranate & Pistachio Crostini

• Crusty Bread
• Olive Oil
• Cream Cheese
• Orange Juice
• Greek Yogurt
• Pomegranate Seeds
• Chopped Pistachios

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What is the difference between crostini and bruschetta?

Crostini is Italian for “little toasts.” These small cuts of bread are brushed with olive oil, toasted, and then topped with something savory or sweet. Bruschetta is very similar. It comes from an Italian word meaning “to roast over coals.” Typically prepared from a wide rustic loaf of bread that is also toasted with olive oil, it is most often prepared with tomatoes and basil.

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Are pomegranates healthy?

Yes! The skin is inedible, but the deep, red seeds are full of antioxidants! After rinsing, you can enjoy plain or add some to a salad, smoothie, muffin, or cream cheese log. If you want to save some time, you can purchase containers of the seeds already removed or bottles of pomegranate juice.

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Looking for more appetizers???

Gluten Free Roasted Graph Crostini

S'mores Sweet Potato Bites

Pear & Bacon Bites