Description
These Steak Crostini are the perfect appetizer for any gathering. Slices of baguette topped with creamy cheese, peppery arugula, and perfectly grilled steak slices, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Delicious and elegant!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Steak:
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese or herbed goat cheese
- 1 cup arugula or baby greens
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional garnish)
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and toast the baguette: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast until golden and crisp.
- Season and cook the steak: Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Cook on a grill pan or skillet until desired doneness.
- Assemble the crostini: Spread cheese on toasted baguette slices, top with arugula, steak slices, thyme, and balsamic glaze.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the cream cheese with horseradish sauce for extra kick.
- If preparing in advance, toast the bread and cook the steak ahead, then assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
