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Garlic Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella

Garlic Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella

Delicious garlic crostini topped with fresh mozzarella, perfect as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

Bread Components

  • 24 slices baguette (½ inch thick, about 8 oz)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil

Topping Ingredients

  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1 can Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, drained)
  • ¾ cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425°F. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Brush oil on slices of bread. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until very light golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all remaining ingredients except garlic.
  • Cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut sides of garlic over toasted bread slices. Spoon mixture onto bread slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, Baguette, Easy Recipe, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic Crostini, Tomatoes
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