Crostini Appetizers

This weekend was my grandma's 80th birthday party. We had most of the extended family over and I ended up cooking for a day and a half! One of the things I made, and one of the more popular things at the party, were crostini appetizers. I made two different kinds, but the possibilities are endless with these little treasures.

Ingredients:

Baguettes sliced into 1/2 inch pieces

Canned artichokes in water

Fresh basil

Goat cheese

Parmesan cheese

Balsamic Vinegar

Olive Oil

Tomatoes, seeded and diced

Salt and pepper

Toast the baguette slices in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping over halfway through to toast both sides evenly. Once toasted, brush with olive oil.

For the toppings:

Topping 1--

Drain water off the artichokes and roughly chop. Throw artichokes in a big bowl and marinate with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly chopped basil. Place on top of the toasts and top with shredded Parmesan Cheese.

Topping 2--

Seed and roughly dice tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread a generous amount of goat cheese on the toasts and top with tomatoes. Sprinkle the top with freshly chopped basil.

Not only are these super easy, they taste delicious! The added bonus is everyone at your next party will think you are quite fancy.