Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

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

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

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
Place crostini on a serving tray. Top each with 1 slice mozzarella cheese, spoonful of tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Step 4
Toss tomatoes in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and black pepper.

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

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