Description
Caprese Crostini is a delightful appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on toasted bread, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg