35 Bruschetta, Crostini, and Toast Recipe Ideas
Peden + Munk1/35Pickled Egg Salad Crostini with Serrano Ham
Pickled hard-boiled eggs? Good. Pickled hard-boiled eggs and prosciutto on toast? Better.
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Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli
Summer is the best. If you don't believe us, a bite of this crab and lemon aïoli toast may change your mind. Still not convinced? Take another bite—we're sure you'll come around.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes3/35
Peach, Prosciutto & Ricotta Crostini
Love that classic Italian combo of prosciutto and melon? Well, then you'll probably love it on toast, too.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi4/35
Panzanella Tomato Toast with Crispy Capers and Basil Leaves
This juicy, crunchy salad-on-toast gets even more texture (and flavor) thanks to quickly fried capers and basil.
- Patricia Heal5/35
Grilled Bruschetta with Teleme, Honey, and Figs
How to toast without an oven: Put your bread on a grill. This sweet Teleme cheese, fig, and honey toast gets so much better with grill lines.
- Photo by Roland Bello6/35
Arugula and Fava-Bean Crostini
As creamy as hummus, but way fresher-tasting, this fava bean toast looks as gorgeous as it tastes. For a bit of bite, top with arugula, and add a salty hit with shaved cheese.
- Hirsheimer & Hamilton7/35
Peach and Blue Cheese Toasts
Peaches and blue cheese belong in the summer combo hall of fame. Time to celebrate them on a pedestal of toast.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes8/35
Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini
We'll tell you a secret. You don't need fresh vegetables to make the ultimate summer toast. Just blitz frozen peas with Parmesan and mint. Repeat.
- Hirsheimer & Hamilton9/35
Cherry and Plum Bruschetta
Crostini, bruschette, breakfast, dinner: words seem so futile when there's fruit toast involved. Bottom line: Eat these sweet ricotta toasts whenever you want.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi10/35
Texas Toast with Roasted Tomatoes and Parsley
Caramelized tomatoes add a pop of tanginess to these garlicky toasts.
- Christina Holmes11/35
Skillet Bruschetta with Beans and Greens
The weeknight, veggie-heavy, nothing-in-the-house-to-eat dinner. Top with a fried egg if you're feeling peckish.
- Romulo Yanes12/35
Pickled Fig, Robiola, & Pistachio Oil Crostini
Quick pickled figs add a sweet-tartness to this cheese-topped bruschetta.
- Nigel Cox13/35
Bruschetta with Rosemary, Roasted Plum Tomatoes, Ricotta and Prosciutto
Roasting the tomatoes and plums concentrates their flavor and intensifies their sweetness.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes14/35
Broiled Chicken, Romaine, and Tomato Bruschetta
The combination of roasted tomato, wilted tomato, melty cheese, and juicy chicken—not to mention crunchy bread—make this bruschetta more than the sum of its parts.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi15/35
"Bloody Mary" Tomato Toast with Celery and Horseradish
Horseradish-mayo adds a creamy kick to a tomato-celery salad inspired by our favorite brunch cocktail.
- Kana Okada16/35
Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges
In this fresh take on bruschetta, the toasts are spread with an earthy fava puree and topped with a fresh salad.
- Tim Turner Studio17/35
Bruschetta with Borlotti Beans and Prosciutto di Parma
In this Italian take on beans-on-toast, a blanket of prosciutto adds a savory note to the earthy beans.
- Diana Yen, food and prop styling by Diana Yen18/35
Blue Cheese, Apple, and Sage-Honey Crostini
Crostini are the perfect pedestal for this elemental combo of fruit, cheese, and honey.
- Con Poulos19/35
Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini
In this autumnal take on crostini, sweet roasted butternut squash take center stage.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi20/35
Tomato Toast With Peaches, Mozzarella, and Mint
In love with Caprese salad? Then you'll definitely want to try this new take on the classic, which gets a dose of sweetness from ripe peaches.
- Romulo Yanes21/35
Grilled Corn, Crema Mexicana & Cilantro Crostini
Try your favorite Mexican street corn on top of crostini, and you may never go back to the cob.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes22/35
Crab, Chile & Mint Crostini
Briny-sweet crab and piquant chiles shine on subtly flavored white bread.
- Romulo Yanes23/35
Tomato, Mozzarella & Thai Basil Crostini
Sesame oil and rice vinegar spin this version of the Caprese salad in an Eastern direction.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi24/35
Green Tomato Toast with Ricotta Salata and Lemon
This toast combines sharp ricotta salata cheese with plump green tomatoes and lemon juice for a refreshing bite. We like green zebra tomatoes for their pretty yellow stripes and bright, floral flavor, but any ripe green tomato will work in this dish.
- Romulo Yanes25/35
Garlic and Cheese Crostini
These toasts are topped with a light sprinkling of minced garlic, olive oil, and sharp Pecorino Romano before being baked. Garlicky and salty, they are a great accompaniment to cocktails.
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Crostini with Prosciutto, Figs, and Mint
The legendary combination of prosciutto and fresh figs tastes even better on crunchy crostini.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi27/35
Classic Tomato Toast with Mayonnaise and Chives
Let the flavors of perfect summer tomatoes shine on this simple-is-best toast.
- Noel Barnhurst28/35
Goat Cheese Crostini with Blood Orange and Black Pepper Marmalade
The tangy marmalade can also be served with a cheese plate or simply spread on toast.
- Kana Okada29/35
Chicken Liver and Sage Crostini
This classic Tuscan appetizer has an unforgettable sweet-and-earthy taste you'll come back to again and again.
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Fried Egg on Toast with Salted Herb Butter and Radishes
When you have some herbs threatening to go past their prime in the crisper drawer, preserve them by making herb butter, which just happens to be an excellent landing pad for a perfectly fried egg.
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Maple-Cinnamon Toast With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
These thick slices of toast, slathered with cinnamon butter and topped with fruit, might just become your new favorite weekend morning indulgence.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi32/35
Maple-Roasted Tomato Toast with Goat Cheese and Mint
Roasting cherry tomatoes with maple syrup enhances their natural sweetness, making them an ideal partner for rich, tangy goat cheese.
- Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen33/35
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toast
A bright tangle of shredded Brussels sprouts, raisins, and pine nuts tops silky ricotta in this snappy, satisfying toast.
- Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi34/35
Ham, Gruyère, and Tomato Toast With Dijon Mustard
This combination of rich smoky ham, tangy mustard, melty cheese, and ripe tomato is perfect for a lavish breakfast with a fried egg or served with a bowl of soup.
- Photo by Marcus Nilsson35/35
Garlic Confit Toast
Sweet caramelized garlic is the star of this extra-savory take on garlic bread.
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