Pizzeria Crostini
Transform your snack game with this irresistible Pizzeria Crostini recipe, perfect for a quick appetizer or casual gathering. Featuring crispy, golden baguette slices brushed with olive oil and infused with garlic, these bite-sized delights are topped with gooey melted mozzarella, juicy grape tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil. A sprinkle of pizza seasoning and a drizzle of optional balsamic glaze add the perfect touch of savory and sweet, mimicking the flavors of your favorite Italian pizzeria—all in just 20 minutes! These crostini are easy to make, bursting with flavor, and sure to impress at any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices, yielding about 12 pieces.
Lay the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Evenly distribute the minced garlic on each slice of baguette.
Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crispy.
While the baguette slices are toasting, dice the grape tomatoes into small chunks and tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces.
Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on each one.
Place the baking sheet back in the oven for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the crostini from the oven and top each piece with the diced grape tomatoes and basil leaves.
Sprinkle the pizza seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the top for added flavor.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired for a touch of sweetness.
Serve warm and enjoy your Pizzeria Crostini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 3368 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 965 mg | 21% | |
*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.
