Garlic Caprese Crostini Melts
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Fresh and garlicky crostini melts with the classic Caprese flavors of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette demi or half standard-sized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- fresh mozzarella sliced into 12 equal pieces (approx. 12 ounces)
- 8 ounces tomato sliced, assorted, or to taste
- basil chopped finely, handful, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Balsamic drizzle:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey liquid
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Add olive oil and garlic to a small bowl.
- Slice the baguette into 12 approx. 1/2" slices. Arrange them on a baking sheet. Brush the olive oil and garlic mixture onto both sides of each slice. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the balsamic vinegar and honey to a small pan. Cook it on medium-high (reduce to medium if it's furiously bubbling) for about 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture easily coats the back of a spoon. It tends to thicken up more as it cools, so make sure you don't overdo it or you'll be left with a stuck-on mess. Set aside.
- While your balsamic reduction is cooking, you can slice the tomatoes and chop the basil.
- Set your oven's broiler to high and move the rack to the top third of the oven. Add a mozzarella slice to each piece of bread. Broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts (watch it closely), taking care not to burn the bread.
- Top the crostini with the tomatoes, basil, a drizzle of the balsamic reduction, and some salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is for 12 slices of bread. You can easily double the recipe or adjust if you have more ingredients.
- Feel free to use store-bought balsamic glaze if that's easier.
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