This easy recipe for artichoke crostini makes the perfect appetizer for entertaining. These super tasty crostini are packed with flavor, they are easy to put together, and they can be made in less than 30 minutes!
These are small little bites of goodness! The crostini, or the piece of bread the topping rests on, is brushed with butter and browned to give it great flavor and a nice crunch. The topping made with a mixture of mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, green chilis, garlic, cornichon, and lemon zest is light and flavorful. These perfect little bites are a real crowd pleaser!
How To Make The Crostini
Melt 1 stick of butter. Slice a French baguette into 1/4 inch slices and brush both sides of each slice with the melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, turning as needed.
The Topping
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, a 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts (drained and chopped), a 4.5 ounce can of diced green chilis (drained), 2 cloves finely chopped garlic, 1/4 cup finely chopped cornichon, and the zest of 1 lemon (save a small amount of lemon zest for garnish).
Artzy Foodie Pro Tip: 1/2 tsp garlic salt can be substituted for the raw garlic.
Assembling the Artichoke Crostini
Top each slice of browned bread with the topping mixture and bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
Can this Recipe Be Made Ahead of Time
Yes! You can make the crostini ahead of time. Let them cool and store them at room temperature in a zip lock bag or some other air tight container. The topping can be mixed up ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve, assemble the crostini, heat them through in the oven, and garnish.
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Artichoke Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 4.5 ounce can chopped green chilis drained
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 cup cornichon finely chopped
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 Tbsp parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Slice the baguette into 1/4 inch slices
- Brush each side of each slice of bread with butter
- Bake until golden brown, turning as needed
- Mix mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, green chilis, garlic, cornichon, and lemon zest together (save some lemon zest for garnish, if desired)
- Top each slice of browned bread with mixture above
- Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes
- Garnish with remaining lemon zest and chopped parsley, if desired
