Party Tostas for Dinner with Friends

Name: Party Tostas for Dinner with Friends
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Baguettes; Extra virgin olive oil; Pesto; Burrata; Cherry tomatoes; Fresh basil; Baby eels with shrimp (gulas con gambas); Alioli (garlic mayonnaise); Fresh chives; Guacamole; Smoked salmon; Fresh cilantro; Fresh goat cheese; Chistorra sausage; Cooked octopus tentacles; Shredded cheese; Smoked paprika; Caramelized peppers; Turkey breast cutlets; Gaucha sauce with jalapeños

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These dinner tostas are my go-to when I want a fun, varied spread without stressing in the kitchen. With crusty bread and all kinds of tasty toppings, I assemble a big platter to set right in the middle of the table and share over good conversation and plenty of laughs. The amounts are planned for six people, with 15 minutes of prep and 20 of cooking.

If you need easy toast ideas for dinner, here are great combinations to step outside the usual routine: burrata with pesto and cherry tomatoes, guacamole with smoked salmon, or seared fresh goat cheese with chistorra sausage. To keep the bread crisp, I like to assemble the tostas right before serving, especially the ones with sauces or juicy toppings.

To complete the dinner spread, I love pairing these with a Cheese and charcuterie board and some Cherry tomato, light mozzarella, and pesto prawn skewers to share.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minServes: 6

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need

Baguettes
Extra virgin olive oil
Pesto
Burrata
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh basil
Baby eels with shrimp (gulas con gambas)
Alioli (garlic mayonnaise)
Fresh chives
Guacamole
Smoked salmon
Fresh cilantro
Fresh goat cheese
Chistorra sausage
Cooked octopus tentacles
Shredded cheese
Smoked paprika
Caramelized peppers
Turkey breast cutlets
Gaucha sauce with jalapeños

Step by step

General Prep

1Slice the baguettes lengthwise and cut into serving-size pieces.
2Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until they start to turn golden.
3Heat the gulas and baby shrimp in the microwave for 2 minutes.
4In a skillet, cook the turkey cut into bite-sized strips and set aside.
5While it cooks, slice the octopus tentacles and warm them in the microwave for 2 minutes.
6In the same skillet, sear the fresh goat cheese slices quickly on both sides, followed by the chistorra sausages.
7With the bread fresh out of the oven, start assembling your tostas.
8All set! Now we can enjoy our DINNER TOSTAS WITH FRIENDS.

PESTO, BURRATA, AND CHERRY TOMATO TOSTA

1Spread the bread with pesto, spoon on the creamy center of the burrata, drizzle a little extra pesto over top, and arrange quartered cherry tomatoes over it. Finish with fresh basil leaves and a light drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt over the tomatoes.

GULAS AND SHRIMP TOSTA WITH ALIOLI

1Spread the bread with alioli and top with the warm gulas and shrimp. Finish with a dollop of alioli on top and a sprinkle of finely chopped chives.

GUACAMOLE AND SMOKED SALMON TOSTA

1Spread the bread with guacamole and arrange slices of smoked salmon on top. Add a fresh, bright touch with a few fresh cilantro leaves.

CHISTORRA AND FRESH GOAT CHEESE TOSTA

1Place the seared goat cheese onto the bread and top with the cooked chistorra sausages.

OCTOPUS TOSTA WITH PAPRIKA AND MELTED CHEESE

1Grate some cheese over the bread and arrange the octopus slices on top. Season with sweet paprika and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with more shredded cheese and microwave for 30 seconds until melted.

TURKEY TOSTA WITH CARAMELIZED PEPPERS

1Spread the bread with caramelized peppers and top with the turkey strips. Finish with a drizzle of gaucha sauce with jalapeños over the meat.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare these tostas ahead of time?

You can prep and refrigerate the toppings separately beforehand, but I recommend assembling the tostas right before dinner. That way, the guacamole, pesto, or burrata won't make the crusty bread soggy.

How do I store leftover tostas?

Store any tostas with perishable toppings in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy them the next day, though the bread will soften up. Don't leave them at room temperature for more than two hours; if you haven't assembled them yet, keep the bread and toppings separate.

What can I use instead of burrata?

You can swap it for well-drained fresh mozzarella or the fresh goat cheese used in the other tosta. Both pair wonderfully with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and basil.