Garlic Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella

Organic tomatoes, fresh mozarella and basil top baguette slices for a delicious appetizer you can serve in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 24 appetizers

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24	slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 8 oz)
1	to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2	large cloves garlic
1	can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, drained
3/4	cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
2	tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4	teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4	teaspoon pepper

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

Crostini are simply small, thin slices of toasted bread that are brushed with olive oil. Rubbing the crostini with garlic cloves imparts extra flavor.

Special Touch

Arrange these tempting, impressive appetizers on a pretty platter, and garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.

Nutrition Information:

1 Appetizer: Calories 45 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 110mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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