Spinach Artichoke Crostini
These Spinach Artichoke Crostini are the ultimate shareable, crowd-pleasing snack! Featuring a luxuriously creamy and cheesy homemade spread piled onto crispy, garlic-rubbed baguette slices, these toasts are perfect for game day kickoff, a pre-dinner appetizer, or any time you need a guaranteed hit. They disappear as fast as you can make them!
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Prep Time
35 Minutes -
Cook Time
8 Minutes -
Servings
36
Ingredients
Spinach Artichoke Spread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 oz fresh baby spinach (about 3 cups), roughly chopped
- 1 (14-oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 4 oz Hiland Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 oz shredded parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella (about 1/2 cup)
- Kosher salt to taste
Crostini
- 1 large baguette, cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Make the spinach artichoke spread. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted.
- Add the drained artichoke hearts. Use a spatula to break them into smaller pieces and cook until no liquid remains.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan, and mozzarella. Season with salt to taste and stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until just toasted.
- Rub the top of each toasted slice with the cut side of the halved garlic clove.
- Spread the spinach artichoke mixture generously over each toasted bread slice.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes, until the topping is bubbly and golden. Garnish with more red pepper flakes if desired.
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