Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

This crostini with mozzarella and tomato starts with garlic-rubbed toasted French baguette slices, topped with sliced mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
• 4 cloves garlic, halved
• 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 bunch fresh basil, julienned
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil; place on a baking sheet. Broil until toasted, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully. Rub each crostini with cut-side of a halved garlic clove.

Step 3

Toss tomatoes in a medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place crostini on a serving tray. Top each with 1 slice mozzarella cheese, spoonful of tomatoes, and fresh basil.