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Mozzarella And Tomato Crostini Recipe


Mozzarella And Tomato Crostini Recipe
This is a definate favorite and fabulous with garden fresh tomatoes. I always add more garlic, but the amount listed is the original recipe.

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Ingredients
  • 1/4c. + more for baking extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/4" slices
  • salt and coarse ground black pepper
  • 8 vine ripened tomatoes
  • 1/2c. slivered fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4T. minced garlic
  • 1T. aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/2 lbs. fresh mozzarella cheese

Directions
  1. Preheat an oven to 350ºF.
  2. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the baguette slices on the sheet in a single layer.
  3. Brush the tops with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
  5. Let cool, then store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
  6. Core and seed the tomatoes and slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  7. 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.
  8. Slice the mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick pieces or into smaller pieces so they fit on the crostini.
  9. To assemble, lay a piece of mozzarella on each crostini and spoon 1 to 2 Tbs. of the tomato salad on top.
  10. Garnish each with a pinch of the remaining basil.
  11. Serve immediately.

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Comments


SOUNDS REALLY GOOD GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE THIS SOON


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