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November 4, 2016

Holiday Crostini Bar – 12 3-Ingredient Crostini Recipes

Include a holiday crostini bar at all of your holiday parties this year! These 12 3-ingredient crostini recipes are easy to make and pair perfectly with my favorite Sicilia DOC wines, Nero d’Avola and Frappato.

holiday crostini bar with bottle of frappato

This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own.

Are you throwing a holiday party this year? It can seem like a daunting task but if you plan ahead, you and your guests can both have a great time.

To make sure my party is a success I depend on two things: great wine and great food.

Picking wines has become easier for me since I traveled to Sicily with Sicilia DOC. I have already stopped at the store and picked up cases of Grillo, Nero d’Avola and Frappato for the holiday season.

I’ve talked about Grillo and Nero d’Avola already, but not Frappato. Frappato is another Sicilian red; it is a medium-bodied, complex wine and the perfect addition to your holiday party wine list.

Now that you have your wine picked, it’s time to talk about food.

close photo of frappato bottle

Holiday Crostini Bar

Food bars are great for parties because they allow you to do all or most of the prep ahead of time and let your guests have more say in what they are eating.

They also look really pretty and can double as decor. (Win, win!)

Deciding which crostini you include may be the hardest part; I like to do a mix of sweet and savory. Guide your guests to your suggested flavor combinations by including a crostini menu.

This will be especially helpful if you decide to include all 12 3-ingredient crostini here in this post.

blue cheese and prosciutto on slate cutting board

Use a cheese board for the cheeses, small bowls for the nuts and fruits and a plate for any meats. If there are any items that need to be cooked, like the mushrooms, do that 30 minutes before your guests are to start arriving.

Ten minutes before your party starts, toast the crostini and set it out next to all of your crostini ingredients.

A helpful tip: create several sample crostini so guests know that its a crostini bar and not an elaborate charcuterie setup.

3 holiday crostini

All of my parties this year will include a holiday crostini bar and either Nero d’Avola or Frappato. To help you decide which wines pair with which crostini, I have created 12 3-ingredient crostinis and listed their pairings for you.

3-Ingredient Crostini for Nero d’Avola

Nero D'avola and 7 crostini

If Nero d’Avola is your party wine of choice, here are 7 perfect 3-ingredient crostini pairings.

  • Goat Cheese, Pancetta, Shallots
  • Feta, Mint, Roasted Red Pepper
  • Gorgonzola, Mint, Walnuts
  • Roast Beef, Mushrooms, Rosemary
  • Ricotta, Blueberries, Lemon Zest
  • Blue Cheese, Fig Jam, Almonds
  • Hazelnut Spread, Pears, Marscapone

7 crostini to pair with Nero d'Avola

3-Ingredient Crostini for Frappato

bottle of frappato and 5 crostini

If Frappato is your party wine of choice, here are 5 perfect 3-ingredient crostini pairings.

  • Cream Cheese, Shrimp, Chives
  • Mozzarella, Olives, Prosciutto
  • Parmesan Cheese, Basil, Tomato
  • Ricotta, Almonds, Honey
  • Apples, Raspberries, Honey

5 crostini to pair with Frappato

Holiday Crostini Bar – 12 3-Ingredient Crostini Recipes

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Include a holiday crostini bar at all of your holiday parties this year! These 12 3-ingredient crostini recipes are easy to make and pair perfectly with my favorite Sicilia DOC wines, Nero d’Avola and Frappato.

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves French bread
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Spreads

  • Fig Jam
  • Honey
  • Hazelnut Spread

Other

  • Olives
  • Shallots

Fruits and Veggies

  • Tomato
  • Roasted Red Pepper
  • Raspberries
  • Pears
  • Mushrooms
  • Lemons (zested)
  • Blueberries
  • Apples

Herbs

  • Rosemary
  • Mint
  • Chives

Nuts

  • Walnuts
  • Almonds

Cheese

  • Cream Cheese (softened)
  • Blue Cheese
  • Feta
  • Goat Cheese
  • Gorgonzola
  • Marscapone
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Ricotta

Meat

  • Pancetta
  • Prosciutto
  • Roast Beef
  • Shrimp

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thinly slice the French bread loaves (1/4 inch slices). Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread slices and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until toasted.
Assemble crostini ingredients and serve.

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© Jenny Bullistron
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

For more information about Nero d’Avola, Wines of Sicily and Sicilian grape varietals, check out their website. You can also find more information on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Comments

  1. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    November 5, 2016 at 9:06 am

    This is such a pretty spread! I agree, planning ahead is the key to being able to enjoy hosting a party!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer A Stewart says

    November 5, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Still so jealous that you went to Italy!! That trip is on my bucket list for sure and so is every combination of crostini that you have listed here. Pinning!

    Reply
  3. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    November 5, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous pics and I’m in love with that crostini bar!!

    Reply
  4. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 6, 2016 at 8:28 am

    That’s a nice variety of crostini – Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned, yummed and tweeted!

    Reply
  5. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    What a perfect set-up! This is an amazing idea for easy entertaining!

    Reply
  6. Krista says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    This is a great idea! I am going to have to add this to my Holiday menu plan!

    Reply
  7. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:21 am

    A crostini bar is my favorite thing to do for a girls night

    Reply
  8. Nicole says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Thanks for sharing all the pairing ideas. It’s so helpful to know what flavors go best together. #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  9. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:57 am

    I love crostini and all these look amazing for appetizers. Break out the wine, cheers. Have a happy Thanksgiving btw. Thanks for joining the #InspirationSpotlight party. Shared

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    November 22, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    What a great post. I’m always looking for great ideas for entertaining and I love your crostini variations. I haven’t tried this wine yet. I’ll have to put it on my shopping list. Holidays are better with wine!

    Reply
  11. Debi at Life Currents says

    November 23, 2016 at 8:51 am

    What a delicious looking spread, and these little bites look amazing. I’ll have to keep an eye out for this wine. It sounds like a great pairing!

    Reply
  12. Angela says

    November 23, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    What a gorgeous spread!! WOW! Wonderful wine and crostini pairings! This all sounds so lovely!

    Reply
  13. lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says

    November 24, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I love this! This would be so fun at a party and so easy to put together!

    Reply
  14. Justine says

    November 26, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I love doing crostini bars, one of my favorite ways to entertain!

    Reply
  15. Platter Talk says

    November 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I LOVE crostini and the idea of a crostini bar, for entertaining, is nothing short of sheer genius. What a fantastic little guide you have put together here; thanks so much for sharing this!!!

    Reply
  16. Michaela Kenkel says

    November 26, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I would so much rather nosh like this than sit down for a big meal! What a nice assortment you have here!! and … that wine!! I am looking for it this weekend! Can I come over for the next party?? 😉

    Reply
  17. Sandra Shaffer says

    November 27, 2016 at 12:43 am

    All the combination of flavors look so delicious, but right now I would love the crostini with hazelnut spread, pears and Marscapone! This is my kind of party!!

    Reply
  18. Debra C. says

    November 27, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Oh yum! I love all of the combinations you’ve shared. I’ve never thought of doing a crostini bar – so smart and easy for a great party. Beautiful picture too!!

    Reply
  19. Jennifer A Stewart says

    November 27, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I love the idea of a crostini bar!! I wish I could eat like this all the time! And it’s perfect for my next party!!

    Reply
  20. Heather Gallagher says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    These kind of recipes are my absolute favorite. I’m so so so doing this – looks amazing 🙂

    Reply

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