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.

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 24

Ingredients

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

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

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

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

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