Class up your appetizer spread with these holiday crostinis

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Dips are a satisfying appetizer — but man, the holidays are exhausting. Be the most accommodating host and spare your guests the step of reaching the distance from vegetable tray to to dip bowl.

These 7 crostinis are the effortless, perfecly composed bites — instantly classing up any appetizer spread. Plus, everything tastes better when perched on top of a crisp oil-brushed piece of bread.

Persimmon Bruschetta by Aliwaks

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Walnut Gorgonzola Crostini with Crumble Fried Sage by LittleKitchen

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Grilled Bread with Thyme Pesto and Preserved Lemon Cream by fiveandspice

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Roasted Carrot Harissa and Créme Fraiche Crostini by gingerroot

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Tuscan Chicken Liver Paté by gluttonforlife

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Smoked Salmon on Mustard-Chive on Dill Butter Toasts by Kukla

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Herbed Ricotta and Anchovy Crostini by Sagegreen

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Photos by Sarah Shatz and James Ransom

This article originally appeared on Food52.com: 7 effortless holiday crostini.

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