23 Easy Bruschetta and Crostini Recipes for Party-Ready Appetizers Layer seasonal ingredients over crisp toasted bread to keep the party prep manageable. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 24, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless With a base of just three simple ingredients — bread, olive oil, and garlic — bruschetta and crostini are wonderfully easy to make. The crisp toasts can be topped in countless ways, making them ideal appetizers for casual cookouts, cocktail parties, and everything in between. From classic tomato bruschetta to crostini slathered with creamy cheese and layered with seasonal ingredients like roasted grapes, wild mushrooms, and fava beans, these recipe ideas will ensure your next gathering is delicious without too much stress. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes — your personal home for recipes — to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. 01 of 23 Tomato Bruschetta Matt Taylor-Gross Tomato bruschetta is about as classic — and simple — as it gets. Perfectly ripe tomatoes are chopped and tossed with a pinch of salt, drizzles of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and fresh basil to top toasted, garlic-rubbed ciabatta. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 23 Chicken Liver Crostini Food & Wine / Photo by Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Gabe Greco Chef Peter Hoffman marries brandied apples with smoky bits of crisp bacon and silky chicken liver mousse for these sophisticated toasts. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 23 Crostini with Creamy Ricotta and Chorizo Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne Shea Gallante warms spicy Spanish sausage with garlic, tarragon, and parsley to spoon over ricotta-slathered toasts. Frisée, pickled onions, and a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar round it all out. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 23 Peperonata Agrodolce with Whipped Feta Toast Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Softened peppers are finished with red wine vinegar and sugar for a sweet-sour kick, then served over whipped feta toasts for this impressive appetizer from Marianne Williams. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 23 Grape, Walnut, and Labneh Crostini with Spicy Honey Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Roast red seedless grapes to top toasted sourdough slices along with creamy, tart labneh, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of hot honey for an effortlessly elegant appetizer. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 23 Chhundo and Goat Cheese Crostini Andria Lo Kashmiri chile powder lends gentle heat and fragrance to chhundo, a tangy, sticky-sweet pickled condiment made from green mangoes. It tops these goat cheese crostini from blogger and cookbook author Hetal Vasavada. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 23 Baby Romaine with Garlic-Parmesan Vinaigrette and Leek and Anchovy Crostini Jennifer Causey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn Jammy, herby leeks and garlicky aioli are the perfect complement to briny anchovies and soft-cooked eggs in this simple, beautifully balanced crostini recipe. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 23 Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Crostini Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne A thick layer of cheddar cheese, chopped pimientos, and crumbled bacon makes for irresistibly cheesy crostini with a distinct Southern spin. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 23 Crostini with Grilled Sweet Onions and Blue Cheese Johnny Autry Chef Andrae Bopp combines caramelized Walla Walla onions with blue cheese, pine nuts, and a zippy vinaigrette atop grilled or toasted baguette slices, finishing with aromatic thyme. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 23 Ricotta Crostini with Pickled Ramps and Crisp Pancetta Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis Chef Ryan Hardy’s sensational crostini recipe combines pickled ramps with creamy ricotta and pancetta — a recipe inspired by a jar of pickled ramps he found in the back of his fridge. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 23 Deviled Egg Toast Abby Hocking Deviled eggs are a fan favorite at any party; chef Missy Robbins adds some crunch to the mix by making a creamy golden spread with egg yolks, garlic aioli, mustard, and crème fraîche, then piping it on toasted country bread. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 23 Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Pancetta © Johnny Miller Showcase peak-season tomatoes in this simple bruschetta from cookbook author Susan Spungen. It’s easy enough to turn these snacks into two-bite hors d’oeuvres by cutting the bruschetta crosswise into strips. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 23 Wild Mushroom Crostini © Lucas Allen Chef Ford Fry emphasizes vegetables despite the prevalence of meat in Southern cuisine. For these crostini, he lets mushrooms shine by sautéing them with garlic and pairing with creamy ricotta and a medley of fresh herbs. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 23 Herbed Chickpea Bruschetta © John Kernick Nancy Silverton bakes dried chickpeas with onion, carrot, celery, pancetta, herbs, and lots of garlic to infuse the beans with plenty of flavor. Olive oil is key here: It’s added to the chickpea puree for a silky texture, brushed onto the baguette slices before they’re toasted, and drizzled over the bruschetta for a finishing touch. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 23 Lima Bean and Ricotta Crostini © Con Poulos Make lima beans into a bright, herby salad and pile it onto crunchy, creamy ricotta toasts for a delicious new way to enjoy the hearty legume. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 23 Crostini with Roasted Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Preserved Lemon © Guy Ambrosino Creamy ricotta and sweet roasted butternut squash are complemented by bright, salty preserved lemon relish atop toasted baguette slices. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 23 Honey-Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta © Quentin Bacon Two types of honey shine in this sweet-savory appetizer: Mellow clover honey tames the tangy tomatoes as they roast, while a finishing drizzle of bold buckwheat honey balances the creamy ricotta. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 23 Mushroom and Fontina Crostini © Fredrika Stjärne Chef Maria Helm Sinskey browns cremini mushrooms with shallots, garlic, and thyme, then spoons them onto toasted peasant bread along with a sprinkle of cheese before passing them under the broiler. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 23 ’Nduja Toasts with Quick-Pickled Celery Greg DuPree The spicy, spreadable Italian pork sausage ’nduja gets its kick from Calabrian chiles. It’s terrific paired with quick-pickled celery and served on toasted baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 23 Fava Bean Crostini with Prosciutto and Mint © Chris Court When fresh fava beans hit the market, these stunning crostini are a terrific choice for entertaining — some of the beans are blended into a creamy pesto, while the rest are kept whole to provide pretty pops of green over ribbons of prosciutto. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 23 Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini © Fredrika Stjärne For a wintry appetizer worthy of its own photoshoot, designer and blogger Athena Calderone has a recipe for crostini that balances the freshness of ricotta cheese with the deep sweetness of roasted grapes. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 23 Prosciutto, Tomato, and Olive Bruschetta © Maura McEvoy Ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and salty prosciutto combine for a savory, quick appetizer that pairs well with a multitude of cocktails and wines. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 23 Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta © Leela Cyd Serve up a rainbow with these summery bruschetta featuring fresh pesto plus grilled peppers, onion, and squash tossed in a bright vinaigrette, finished with thin slices of velvety ricotta salata. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Recipes Appetizers Bruschetta + Crostini Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit