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Roast Beef Crostini

Roast beef crostini pair crisp, golden baguette slices with savory deli roast beef and tangy horseradish cream. Finish each bite with fresh chives and black pepper for an easy, elegant appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crostini
  • 1 baguette 12-ounce, cut into 24 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the horseradish cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
For the assembly
  • 12 oz roast beef thinly sliced deli
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped fresh
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 large rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Toast the crostini
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Brush the tops with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Make the horseradish cream
  1. Stir the sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and kosher salt together.
Assemble the crostini
  1. Spread the horseradish cream over the toasted bread.
  2. Top each slice with roast beef.
  3. Sprinkle with chives and black pepper.
  4. Serve.

Notes

For the crispiest crostini, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer and watch for golden edges. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. Use a dairy-free sour cream alternative for a dairy-free swap.