Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

Description

I had this in an Italian Restaurant close to home. This is my version. Make extra because these little treats disappear rather quickly.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven’s broiler. Brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil
  2. and place on a baking sheet. Toast under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Watch carefully. Rub each crostini with a garlic clove for flavor.
  3. Place the tomatoes into a medium bowl
  4. and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the crostini on a serving tray. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese
  6. cover with a spoonful of tomatoes
  7. and garnish with fresh basil.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 18 mins

Servings: 8

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