Smashed Avocado Crostini with Everything Seasoning

Avocado toast conquered breakfast menus for good reason. The contrast of crisp bread against cool, creamy avocado satisfies something primal. This version translates that pleasure into party form: individual bites that guests can grab without ceremony.

The everything bagel seasoning deserves a moment of appreciation. What started as a New York deli staple has become a pantry essential, and rightfully so. That combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt delivers texture and flavor in a single sprinkle. You can buy it premade or mix your own. Either way, it transforms these crostini from simple to memorable.

Timing matters here. Avocado waits for no one. The crostini can sit in your pantry for days, but the avocado gets smashed thirty minutes before guests arrive, no sooner. This isn't fussy. It's physics. Oxidation turns beautiful green to sad brown, and no amount of lime juice fully stops the clock. Plan accordingly and your guests will think you have a private chef.