Tomato and Mozzarella Crostini
Crisp toasted bread topped with creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil – a simple, delicious snack or appetizer ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 tbsp of the olive oil.
- 2
Toast the bread in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- 3
While the bread toasts, halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes and tear the 8 oz mozzarella into small pieces.
- 4
Top each toasted slice with mozzarella and tomatoes, then drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup basil leaves and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 5
Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- oven
- knife
- cutting board
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