![]() Cheese and spinach crostini | |
Course | Antipasto |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Main ingredients | Bread, topping |
Crostini (lit. 'little crusts'; sg.: crostino) are an Italian appetizer consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread[1] 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 originate in medieval times when it was typical for peasants to eat their meals on slices of bread[2] instead of using ceramics.[3]
See also
[edit] Media related to Crostini at Wikimedia Commons
References
[edit]- ^ Hazan, Marcella. "Victor's Parmesan and Olive Oil Crostino". epicurious.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ a b "Crostini". tasteatlas.com. AtlasMedia Ltd. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ Castagno, Dario; Rodi, Robert (2004). Too Much Tuscan Sun: Confessions of a Chianti Tour Guide. Globe Pequot Press. p. 224.