Mozzarella and Tomato Crostini
From hottamale 17 years agoIngredients
- 1/4c. + more for baking extra virgin olive oil shopping list
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/4" slices shopping list
- salt and coarse ground black pepper shopping list
- 8 vine ripened tomatoes shopping list
- 1/2c. slivered fresh basil leaves shopping list
- 1/4T. minced garlic shopping list
- 1T. aged balsamic vinegar shopping list
- 1-1/2 lbs. fresh mozzarella cheese shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat an oven to 350ºF.
- Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the baguette slices on the sheet in a single layer.
- Brush the tops with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Let cool, then store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
- Core and seed the tomatoes and slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, half of the basil, garlic, vinegar, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Slice the mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick pieces or into smaller pieces so they fit on the crostini.
- To assemble, lay a piece of mozzarella on each crostini and spoon 1 to 2 Tbs. of the tomato salad on top.
- Garnish each with a pinch of the remaining basil.
- Serve immediately.
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