Crostino Dorato
Transform your appetizer game with the vibrant flavors of **Crostino Dorato**, a golden, crispy Italian delight that’s perfect for gatherings or a quick snack. This recipe combines oven-toasted slices of baguette, brushed with rich **extra virgin olive oil** and infused with the bold essence of **garlic**, creating the perfect base for a fresh, juicy topping of **diced tomatoes**, **fragrant basil**, and creamy **mozzarella cheese**. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make appetizer is seasoned simply with **salt** and **black pepper**, allowing the Mediterranean ingredients to truly shine. Each bite is a harmony of textures—crunchy, creamy, and juicy—making it an irresistible addition to your table. Serve while warm for a burst of authentic Italian flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 200 grams Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Slice the baguette diagonally into 12 slices, each approximately 1 cm thick.
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice with extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the bread for about 5 minutes, or until the slices are golden brown and crisp.
While the bread is toasting, finely chop the garlic and set aside.
Dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Tear or shred the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes.
Dice the fresh mozzarella cheese into small cubes and add to the tomato and basil mixture.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then toss everything gently to combine the flavors.
Remove the toasted bread slices from the oven and immediately rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic cloves for extra flavor.
Top each crostino with a generous spoonful of the tomato, basil, and mozzarella mixture.
Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the top of each crostino.
Serve the Crostino Dorato immediately while the bread is still warm for the best taste experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.9 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 4405 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.8 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1260 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1438 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
