Caprese crostini is just like caprese salad, but on bread! Juicy Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil make a delicious crostini appetizer.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
233 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Cut baguette into 30 slices. Brush slices on both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
Step 3
Toast bread in the preheated oven until light golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
While bread is toasting, cut each tomato into six slices.
Step 5
Remove bread from the oven and flip slices. Top each slice with tomato and mozzarella; sprinkle with salt.
Step 6
Return to the oven and bake until tomato is warmed through and mozzarella is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Transfer crostini to a serving platter and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper.
Ingredients
ground black pepper to taste
sea salt to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed and coarsely chopped
