Garlic crostini with fresh mozzarella is a delectable Italian appetizer that combines the flavors of garlic, crispy bread, and creamy mozzarella cheese. This classic dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to elegant dinner parties. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect garlic crostini with fresh mozzarella.
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CROSTINI WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO
I had this in an Italian Restaurant close to home. This is my version. Make extra because these little treats disappear rather quickly.
Provided by ELEANOR1052
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler. Brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil, and place on a baking sheet. Toast under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Watch carefully. Rub each crostini with a garlic clove for flavor.
- Place the tomatoes into a medium bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the crostini on a serving tray. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese, cover with a spoonful of tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 453 mg, Sugar 4 g
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.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- Meanwhile, stir together all remaining ingredients except garlic.
- Cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut sides of garlic over toasted bread slices. Spoon mixture onto bread slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
GARLIC CREAM CHEESE CROSTINI
For a spur-of-the-moment snack, reach for this recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Lightly brush each with oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 1 minute or until light golden brown.
- In small bowl, mix cream cheese and green onions. Spread mixture on toasted bread slices. Broil about 1 minute longer or until cream cheese bubbles. Garnish with thyme leaves and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Crostini, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CROSTINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND ANCHOVY SAUCE
I thought this sounded wonderful as an easy-to-make appetizer. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (May 2005)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 18 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Combine butter, anchvies and milk in a small saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring for often for about 3 minutes or until anchovies dissolve, mashing with the back of a spoon. DO NOT BOIL.
- Place bread slices on a cookie sheet.
- Brush bread slices with oil and top with mozzarella slices.
- Broil until cheese melts and bread is crisp (3 minutes). BE CAREFUL IT COOKS FAST.
- Transfer to a platter and drizzle sauce over crostini.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 258.3, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.2
OLIVE OIL GARLIC CROSTINI
This healthy, no-fuss dish is ready in just a few minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Slice baguette in half lengthwise. Brush each half thoroughly with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Broil 1-2 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted.
- Rub each piece of toast with the raw garlic.
CROSTINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND ANCHOVY SAUCE
Categories Cheese Appetizer Broil Quick & Easy Mozzarella Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Combine butter, anchovies, and milk in small saucepan over low heat. Cook until anchovies dissolve, mashing with back of spoon and stirring often, about 3 minutes (do not boil).
- Place bread slices on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with oil; top with mozzarella slices. Broil until cheese melts and bread crisps, watching closely to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer crostini to platter.
- Drizzle sauce over crostini; serve.
ROASTED GARLIC CROSTINI WITH ASSORTED TOPPINGS
Because its texture is buttery and rich, I like to spread it on crostini. Once you've spread the roasted garlic over your toasts you can choose from a number of toppings.
Provided by Wolfgang Puck
Categories Garlic Appetizer Roast Cocktail Party Oscars Fall Winter
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put the garlic in a roasting pan and drizzle on the olive oil. Toss to coat thoroughly. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the garlic bulbs are very tender but not overly brown. Test by carefully giving a bulb a gentle squeeze while protecting your hand with a folded kitchen towel or an oven glove. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- 2. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each head of garlic crosswise in half, midway between its leaf and root ends, to expose all the cloves inside. Their pulp will be golden brown and as soft as butter. You can squeeze it out of each half by hand or scoop it out with a small spoon or knife. Transfer the roasted garlic to a small bowl, pour in any olive oil from the baking dish, and stir and mash with a fork to form a smooth purée. You'll have 1/3 to 1/2 cup of purée, depending on the size of the garlic heads.
- 3. To make the Roasted Garlic Crostini, preheat the oven to 375° F. Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake them until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. Spread the puréed roasted garlic evenly on the tops of the crostini. Top the crostini with any of the options listed above, or make an assortment. Spread some with 1 tablespoon each of goat cheese; then decorate the cheese with strips of roasted bell pepper or a mixture of sun-dried tomato strips and capers, or a smear of tapenade. In place of the goat cheese, top others with diced tomato tossed with some fresh basil, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar; with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese; with anchovy fillets and freshly ground black pepper; or with slices of Roma tomato and fresh mozzarella, topped with fresh basil leaves.
GARLIC CROSTINI
I purchased a box of 'garlic chips' the other day. I arrived home only to discover my four dollar box of bread slices were all broken. It was then that I decided I'd simply make my own...less expensive with better flavour. Crostini are multi-use flavoured and baked thin bread slices. I've used them to float cheese in onion soup, broken into giant croutons for salads, and my favourite...as a base for flavourful spreads and appetizers. Don't discount their use plain, as a crunchy snack either. Recipe #415921 is an easy and tasty spread that goes well with these. I recommend using day old baguettes to make slicing easier.
Provided by Diana 2
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 30 slices, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix olive oil and minced garlic in a heat-proof measuring cup. Microwave at half power for 30 seconds. Set aside.
- Note: depending on the size of your baguette, you may have to double the garlic oil ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 375*. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette, on the diagonal, into 1/4" to 1/2" thick slices.
- Using a pastry brush lightly wipe both sides of the bread slices with garlic oil. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle (one side only), lightly with kosher salt and black pepper (if using).
- Bake for 10 minutes. Turn slices over and continue to bake for another 5 - 10 minutes or until golden in colour and crispy. The baking time will depend on the thickness of the slices and the amount of garlic oil used.
- Remove from the baking sheet and let cool in a single layer on a cooling rack.
- You can use these immediately, or allow to cool completely for storage in an airtight container.
PROSCIUTTO AND MOZZARELLA CROSTINI
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 24 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake the slices of bread on a baking sheet until lightly browned (about 10 minutes). The slices of bread may be toasted under a broiler or on a grill instead.
- Preheat broiler. Spread the slices with green-olive paste, top with slices of prosciutto and then with the mozzarella.
- Broil the cheese until it melts. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 294 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
PORK & MOZZARELLA CROSTINI
When hosting an appetizer party, it's nice to offer some heartier options like this meaty crostini. You can make the pork a day ahead, then assemble and broil as guests arrive.-Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Rub with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 450° for 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes., Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; brush with remaining oil. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until toasted. Rub toast with garlic., Combine the cream cheese, shallot, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; spread over toast. Thinly slice the pork, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese; arrange on toast. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CROSTINI
This is a crispy, flavorful way to serve a baguette that is so pretty it is perfect for entertaining!
Provided by BPENDILL
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
- Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 597.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality loaf of bread for the crostini. A sturdy bread, like a baguette or sourdough, will hold up well to the toppings and won't get soggy.
- Slice the bread into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick. This will help them to toast evenly.
- Brush the bread slices with olive oil before toasting. This will help them to get crispy and prevent them from drying out.
- Toast the bread slices in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.
- Top the toasted bread slices with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and pesto.
- Serve the crostini immediately. They are best when eaten fresh.
Conclusion:
Garlic crostini with fresh mozzarella is a simple but delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Enjoy!
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