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Crostini

Crostini are an Italian appetizer (antipasto) consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread and toppings. The toppings may include a variety of different cheeses, meats, vegetables, and condiments, or may be presented more simply with a brush of olive oil and herbs or a sauce.

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Crostini
Cheese and spinach crostini
Alternative namesCrostino (Italian singular form)
CourseAntipasto
Place of originItaly
Main ingredientsBread, topping

Crostini (lit. 'little crusts'; sg.: crostino) are an Italian appetizer (antipasto) consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread1 and toppings.2 The toppings may include a variety of different cheeses, meats, vegetables, and condiments, or may be presented more simply with a brush of olive oil and herbs or a sauce.

Along with bruschetta, crostini are thought to have originated in medieval times, when it was typical for peasants to eat their meals on slices of bread2 instead of using ceramics.3

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References

References

  1. Hazan, Marcella. "Victor's Parmesan and Olive Oil Crostino". epicurious.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  2. "Crostini". tasteatlas.com. AtlasMedia Ltd. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  3. Castagno, Dario; Rodi, Robert (2004). Too Much Tuscan Sun: Confessions of a Chianti Tour Guide. Globe Pequot Press. p. 224.