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 Cheese and spinach crostini | |
| Course | Antipasto |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Bread, topping |
Crostini (meaning 'little crusts' in Italian; 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]
