Spicy Cheese Crostini

Get creative with this easy cheese crostini recipe! Perfect for an appetizer or snack, this delicious baguette appetizer is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients for Cheese Crostini Appetizer

• 1 loaf of Italian bread – Ah, bread: the foundation of this delicious cheese crostini dish. I recommend soft bread like the Italian loaf pictured here or a French baguette. Avoid hard, crunchy bread as this recipe is like a pizza without sauce. Toasting the bread will give it a nice crunchiness to balance out the cheese.
• 3 Tbs Butter
• 4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
• 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp pizza seasoning – If you don’t have Pizza Seasoning you can make some. It is a herb blend of Oregano, Basil, Marjoram, and Granulated Garlic.
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes – This adds a perfect amount of heat.

How to make Cheese Crostini

• Preheat your oven to 350F, then cut a loaf of bread into ¼-inch slices.
• Spread butter on top of the slices and mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl.
• Spread the mixture on top of the butter-covered bread slices and arrange them on a baking tray.
• Bake for 5 minutes, then switch the oven to broil and broil on high for 2-3 minutes.
• Watch the cheese closely, as it can quickly turn from golden bubbles to burnt toast. As soon as the cheese starts to bubble, take the tray out of the oven. Enjoy!

Variations for Cheese Crostini

These creamy cheesy crostini appetizers are completely customizable to your tastes. Experiment with other cheeses and seasonings. Here are a few recommendations to make this simple cheese crostini to the next level.

• Add salted pork like prosciutto, bacon, or pepperoni.
• Mix and match cheeses. Swap out the cream cheese for goat cheese!
• Add veggies like sauteed bell peppers or caramelized onion.
• Add herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme.

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Serve Crostini Appetizers with cocktails.

Here is our recipe for Cheese Crostini