Crostini with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

For this month’s International Food Challenge, we are exploring Campania cuisine of Italy. Campania is a region in southern Italy, well known for their pizza, pasta and cheese, specially mozzarella cheese. Fresh vegetables also play an important role in the Campania cuisine. Priya Suresh of Priya’s Versatile Recipes, host for this month, has suggested four wonderful recipes from this region. I choose to make the simple crostini with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.   Crostini is an Italian appetizer meaning little toasts.  

Crostini are made by thinly slicing bread, typically ciabattas,  and toasting or grilling it so that it becomes crispy. The slices can be drizzled with olive oil, herbs and salt or a sauce and then served plain, or they can be dressed with an assortment of toppings and used as appetizers or garnishes with foods such as soups.The toppings may include a variety of different cheeses, meats, and vegetables. This is a simple crostini recipe with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella which makes a great snack.

Crostini with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Servings 3
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French Bread sliced
  • 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
  • ¼ cup / ½ stick butter at room temperature
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  • In a small bowl, mix garlic and butter. Brush both sides of sliced bread with garlic butter. Top with cheese and tomato slices.
  • Bake 10 – 15 minutes until cheese is melted and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can also add some chopped basil leaves for the topping.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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  1. crostini looks creamy and yummy…nice clicks as usual

  2. i order this always along vth veg piza..nice pics.

  3. wow…they look so good…so fresh and crisp…. feel like picking it up and having it right away

  4. perfect for a party starter….love this so good with cheese

  5. Am drooling over ur crostinis,they looks pretty and very tempting..

  6. They look damn beautiful.. 🙂

  7. Yum looks really ttempting..i'm drooling here.

  8. Crostini looks very cute. Well prepared.
    Thanks for sharing.

  9. G'day Sonia! beautiful photo, true!
    Wish I could have one or two of these right now too!
    Cheers! Joanne
    http://www.whatsonthelist.net
    Viewed as part of IFC

  10. yummy and inviting dear

  11. very colourful.. just pops out of the screen

  12. Mouth watering, melting cheese and fresh tomatoes, feel like grabbing them right away, love it…

  13. Crostini looks so colorful and inviting dear..

  14. Colorful, mouthwatering crostini.. Beautiful clicks

  15. wow wow crostini looks fabulous and very delicious dear 🙂

  16. yummy crostini and wonderful spread!!!

  17. these looks so cute and yum…

  18. totally inviting…loved it…

  19. Cheesy and yummy appetizer recipe

  20. Looks so appetizing n yummy

  21. best for adult and kids too…very apptitive look..:)

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