Toasted Baguette

Turn a baguette into crispy toasted baguette slices! They are perfect as a topping for crostini or as a cracker with hummus and dips.

Here’s a tip for the tastiest crostini or crackers: prepare them toasted baguette slices! These crispy little fries are at home on a happy hour platter, perfect for serving as a cheese platter or dipping in artichoke and spinach dip. Many store-bought crackers can taste bland or like they’re full of additives and preservatives: why not make your own homemade version? Alex and I have been making them as entertaining appetizers for years and finally decided to write down the recipe. Here’s how to make it and your favorite way to serve it.

The wand to use

Of course you have to start with a baguette! Look for the best French baguette you can find at your local grocery store. But there is a little wiggle room with this one. Since you’re toasting the bread until it’s crispy, the quality doesn’t matter as much as if you were using it untoasted. You can also make your own wand at home (see below). But any commercial wand will do!

How to make a toasted baguette

Toasting a baguette is so easy, it’s important to remember these steps. Once you use this method, memorize it and you can do it while you sleep. Or mark it to remember the temperature and time.

• preheat the oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Slice the baguette diagonally. Place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. No oil needed, no parchment paper: nothing!
• Cook for about 10 minutes (The timing depends on the age of the baguette and the thickness of the slices). That’s it!

What is bevel cut?

We told you to cut the baguette at an angle: what does that mean? Bias simply means diagonal! Now you don’t have to cut diagonally: you can easily slice this recipe directly. But cutting at an angle will result in larger pieces! Especially with small baguettes, it’s nice to get a nice oval shape for the pieces.

Ways to serve toasted baguette

Let’s count the ways to serve these homemade toasted baguette crackers! You can serve them as crostini, with your favorite dips, or in a happy hour platter. Here’s where to start:

Can you prepare toasted baguette slices in advance?

You can! You can make them up to 5 days in advance. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.

do you like pastries Make your own wand.

If you love to cook, we have the recipe for you! At A Couple Cooks, we’re committed to baking homemade bread for you. We have crafts for the art of sourdough bread and no-knead bread. We switched to chopsticks: and this recipe turned out amazing! The taste of this homemade baguette is incredible: like real French bread. Plot? Go to our Recipe for homemade baguette.

This toasted baguette recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based and dairy-free.

More party bites

This toasted baguette is our go-to place for entertainment! Here are some other recipes that always win:

• Easy Guacamole Here’s the best easy guacamole with the perfect flavor! Creamy, flavorful and perfectly balanced, you’ll hear a chorus of “Wow’s” every time you serve it.
• Peanut Butter Dip Sweet instead of salty! This healthy peanut butter dip has only 4 ingredients and tastes like icing. Perfect for dipping apples, pretzels or fruit.
• Easy Stuffed Dates An easy finger food recipe! They’re quick to make and the sweet and salty combo will keep everyone coming back for more.