Tomato Basil Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella
Great for hors d'oeuvres or lunch.
Servings: 15 crostini
Ingredients
- 1 tomato seeded and 1/4" diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- fresh mozzarella sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- olive oil
- French baguette sliced 1/4" thick
Instructions
- Preheat toaster oven to 350° F. Brush bread slices with olive oil on both sides. Place directly on toaster oven rack; bake 15 - 20 minutes until dry and lightly brown. If making in advance, cool completely before storing in an air tight plastic bag.
- In small bowl combine diced tomato, basil, and salt.
- Arrange toast on baking pan. Spoon on tomato mixture and top with slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Broil for approximately 6 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredients can be prepared in advance but crostini should not be assembled and broiled until just before serving.
For a variation, spread bread with basil pesto instead of using fresh basil together with tomatoes.