🍽️Appetizer

Cheesy Olive & Garlic Crostini

Name: Cheesy Olive & Garlic Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped black olives; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Baguette bread, sliced into bite-sized pieces

"Transform humble baguette slices into a sophisticated Mediterranean masterpiece with this irresistibly salty, cheesy, and garlicky appetizer."

Prep:10 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Baguette bread, sliced into bite-sized pieces

🌱 Vegetarian🌱 Appetizer🌱 Mediterranean-inspired🌱 Finger Food⚡ Medium

❤️Health38%

😋Taste89%

🥳Joy85%

👨‍🍳Difficulty15/100

📜 The Story

Crostini originated in medieval Italy as a rustic way for peasants to eat their meals on slices of bread rather than using ceramic plates. This modern iteration pairs the traditional Mediterranean briny olive tapenade with the indulgent, melted cheese textures popularized in modern American-Italian fusion.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

3/10

🧂Salty

9/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

1/10

🍄umami

8/10

☕Bitter

2/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"The first bite offers a sharp, satisfying crunch from the toasted baguette followed by a luxurious, velvety wave of melted butter and mozzarella. Aromas of pungent garlic and earthy parsley rise to meet the palate, balanced by the complex, briny depth of the finely textured olive spread."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

For the best texture, lightly toast the baguette slices in the oven for 3 minutes before adding the spread; this creates a moisture barrier that keeps the bread from becoming soggy.

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Avoid This

Over-processing the olives in the food processor. You want a tapenade-like texture with visible bits, not a smooth purée.

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Storage

The olive-cheese mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before spreading.

Instructions

Place the chopped black olives into a food processor or blender.

Add the garlic and green onions; pulse until finely combined but still slightly textured.

Add the Parmesan cheese, softened butter, and olive oil. Process until creamy and well blended.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the fresh parsley.

Arrange the baguette slices on a baking tray in a single layer.

Spread an even layer of the olive-cheese mixture over each slice, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

Heat in a preheated oven or microwave for about 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while warm.