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Incredibly simple Toast Appetizers. Ideal for parties and entertaining and yet so easy, they make a perfect TV snack too. Make with your favourite bread and top your way…

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Toast Appetizers – A quick and tasty party piece

Toast appetizers must be the quickest, easiest and most versatile quick bites on the planet. They can be made at the drop of a hat with pretty much anything you have to hand… meat, fish, cheese, veggie or vegan. With gluten free or wheat toast… Baguettes or standard loaves.

Whether you have a gathering or party planned or just want ideas up your sleeve for an impromptu visit from friends and family, keep this one pinned! It will make you look like the perfect host/ess in minutes and with zero skill.

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What bread should I use to make Toast Appetizers?

Whatever your dietary requirements, pretty much any bread will work. Commercial bread is fine… Yes… even shop-bought gluten free bread generally toasts well. But go for loaves that are not pre-cut, so that you have control over the thickness of slices. I prefer something with a little more depth for party toasts.

For the BEST appetizers though, I recommend making your own bread. At Gluten Free Alchemist we have some amazing bread for toast… Our gluten free Wholemeal bread is fabulous, as is its bread-maker Wholemeal sister. And we have a Vegan Wholemeal for our plant-based friends too.

If you want something a little ‘whiter’, our Store Cupboard loaf may be what you are looking for. But we also have a couple of loaves which are at their best toasted… I’m talking Chestnut & Rice Flour Bread and  Pumpkin Seed & Sunflower Seed Bread.

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Shapes for Toast Appetizers

So, you’ve sorted the toast…. Now let’s talk shape!

Cutting toast shapes using cookie cutters will make these appetizers extra special. Any shape you like is good, but try to avoid anything too intricate as the toast needs to take on a neat cut line. Or… Just cut simple triangles if you prefer. Remember to make them small (they are ‘appetizers’ after all). And always remove the crusts!

Of course, if you are going for a more traditional ‘Bruschetta’ appeal, using toasted French bread or baguette is also an option. Or alternatively, you can use the same ‘top and eat’ principles with Blini. You’ll find my easy gluten free blini recipe here.

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What can I put on party toasts and Bruschetta?

When thinking about toppings for toast appetizers, be as creative as you like. These mini bites work with pretty much any favourite combination of ingredients (individual or paired) alongside carefully matched sauces and savoury sprinkles.

For these vegan Toast Appetizers (which were made on my Vegan Wholemeal), I used Our Paula’s Vegan Mushroom and Walnut Paté, topped with a simple decorative walnut. And her Vegan Coriander, Lime & Ginger Hummus with some pretty fresh chopped chives from the garden. But like I said, pretty much anything goes…

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Here’s a few ingredient ideas to inspire you :

Meat and fish
  • salami
  • ham/serrano ham
  • tuna (fresh or tinned)
  • smoked salmon
  • caviar
  • prawns (or prawn cocktail)
  • meat and fish patés
  • hot smoked salmon
  • crab
  • bacon
  • chicken
  • chicken liver
  • ‘Full English Breakfast’ (like these Blini)
Cheese and Vegetarian
  • cream cheese, cottage cheese or ricotta
  • creamed mushrooms
  • blue cheese
  • goats cheese
  • cheeses topped with figs/pears/other fruit
  • pesto (even Basil Pesto)
  • Halloumi
  • Mozzarella,
Vegan
  • Caramelised Onion Hummus
  • vegan paté
  • roasted peppers/squash/ other veg
  • Baba Ghanoush
  • home-made houmous
  • green houmous
  • vegan cheeses
  • figs
  • bean dips
  • roasted tomatoes
  • sundried tomatoes
  • guacamole or crushed/sliced avocado  
  • green bean & caramelised onion chutney

Extras and savoury sprinkles
  • herbs
  • sour cream (and DF alternatives)
  • nuts and seeds
  • olive oil (possibly flavoured)
  • balsamic syrup
  • honey
  • pear & ginger preserve
  • well-paired fruits
  • paprika or chilli flakes
  • baby salad leaves
  • parmesan shavings
  • chipotle
  • mayonnaise or aioli
  • simple salt & pepper
  • home-made butter
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How to make toast appetizers

Once you have the bread and toppings decided, the rest is straight forward…

  • Ahead of making… Prepare your chosen toppings if they need cutting/slicing/mixing to be neat and exciting.
  • Toast the slices to a lovely golden colour (no one wants anaemic-looking toast bites).
  • Cut into your chosen shapes.
  • Lightly butter the toast if that is something that works with the rest.
  • And finally… carefully arrange the toppings on the toasts.

If you are making toast appetizers using toppings that are dry or don’t lie flat, it may help to ‘stick’ them on top of something paired, which is a little wet and creamy. No-one needs embarrassed guests when the top rolls off the toast as soon as it’s picked up. 

If using spreads and creams that hold their shape, you could also use piping, or try making ‘quenelles’. It honestly doesn’t matter if they aren’t perfect. But it’s fun (if you have time) to give it a go.

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Toast Appetizers (or Party Bruschetta)

Incredibly simple Toast Appetizers. Ideal for parties and entertaining and yet so easy, they make a perfect TV snack too. Make with your favourite bread and top your way…
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Afternoon Tea, Appetizer, Christmas, Dinner Party, Party
Cuisine: All
Keyword: toast
Servings: 20
Calories per serving: 39.3kcal
Author: Gluten Free Alchemist – Kate Dowse

Key equipment

  • toaster
  • cookie cutter (optional) or sharp knife
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread of choice thick-sliced
  • 200 g chosen paté/hummus etc approx weight See Main BLOG POST for ideas on variations
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • Ahead of making… Prepare your chosen toppings if they need cutting/slicing/mixing to be neat and exciting.
  • Toast the slices to a lovely golden colour.
  • Cut the toast into shapes using a cookie cutter or sharp knife.
  • Lightly butter the toast if that is something that works with the rest.
  • Carefully arrange the toppings on the toasts.

Notes

* Note: nutritional information is an estimate & may vary according to portion size/ingredient variants.
Although I made these Toast Appetizers with hummus and paté toppings, you can top with whatever you like. See the Main Blog Post for ideas and inspiration.  

Nutrition

Calories: 39.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 81.5mg | Potassium: 38.1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 15.4mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Toast Appetizers shared with:

  • Cook Blog Share with Glutarama
  • What’s For Dinner #290 with The Lazy Gastronome
  • Over The Moon #254 with Eclectic Red Barn and Marilyn’s Treats
  • Fiesta Friday #355 with Angie and The Not So Creative Cook
  • Bloggers Pit Stop #248
  • Full Plate Thursday #513 with Miz Helen’s Country Cottage

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  1. list hindi says

    26/11/2020 at 5:07 am

    delicious recipe.. I am planning this amazing recipe on my son’s birthday party.
    Hope everyone will like this. Thanks a lot for sharing this yummy recipe..

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      29/11/2020 at 11:23 am

      You’re welcome

      Reply
  2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    24/11/2020 at 11:41 pm

    What a bunch of great ideas here!! I love the cut toasts – you could cut them into any shape. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Wishing you a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      29/11/2020 at 11:22 am

      Thank you Helen. Absolutely. They are so versatile x

      Reply
  3. Jhuls says

    24/11/2020 at 8:38 am

    This is such a lovely idea! Perfect for parties like Fiesta Friday! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      29/11/2020 at 11:22 am

      Thank you Jhuls. Sometimes simple is the best way xx

      Reply
  4. Jacqui – Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain says

    23/11/2020 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Brushetta in some form is a staple party food for me so easy to make! Lots of lovely suggestions for toppings here, Thank you.

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      04/12/2020 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you Jacqui. It’s definitely a quick and easy one to have in the back pocket xx

      Reply
  5. Michele Morin says

    20/11/2020 at 1:51 pm

    Love all the flavors of fall!

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      29/11/2020 at 11:21 am

      Thank you Michele. x

      Reply

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