Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

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I had this crostini with mozzarella and tomato in an Italian restaurant close to home. This is my version. Make extra because these little treats disappear rather quickly.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, halved

  • 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 bunch fresh basil, julienned

  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

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

  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.

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

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

40 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385 Calories
18g Fat
36g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 453mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 376mg 29%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 220mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.