Mozzarella Crostini
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Mozzarella Crostini, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and textures. Featuring crispy, oven-toasted baguette slices brushed with olive oil and infused with a hint of garlic, each bite is topped with creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. A finishing drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a tangy sweetness that beautifully complements the savory ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant appetizer is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or casual entertaining. Pair these crowd-pleasing crostini with your favorite wine for a show-stopping start to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices (approximately 12–15 slices).
Place the slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 7–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
While the crostini are toasting, slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel the garlic clove, slice it in half, and rub the cut side over the warm toasted baguette slices for a subtle garlic flavor.
Top each baguette slice with a slice of mozzarella and a few cherry tomato halves.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the crostini and lightly season with salt and black pepper.
Add a basil leaf to each crostini for a burst of fresh flavor.
Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the top of each crostini.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 639 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 4% | |
*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.
