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
- Preheat the oven’s broiler. Brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil
- 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.
- Place the tomatoes into a medium bowl
- and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the crostini on a serving tray. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese
- cover with a spoonful of tomatoes
- and garnish with fresh basil.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Servings: 8