Tomato Basil Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella
Great for hors d'oeuvres or lunch.
Course: Hors D'Oeuvres, Sandwiches
Servings: 15 crostini
Author: Catherine Christiano
- 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
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.
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.