PORK & MOZZARELLA CROSTINI

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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

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), sliced
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 plum tomatoes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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.

Vera
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These crostini were a great appetizer!


Ike Thapjane
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I loved these crostini! They were so easy to make.


Shelby Owens
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These crostini were delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly.


Chelsey George
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I made these crostini for dinner last night and they were a big hit!


Charles Fabian
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These crostini were a great appetizer! The pork was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey.


Varens Nana
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I loved these crostini! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious.


Adnanking King
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These crostini were delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice flavor and the bread was crispy.


IBOMPRINZE OFFICIAL
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I made these crostini for dinner last night and they were a big hit! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice flavor and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


mrs Sohagi
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These crostini were a great appetizer! The pork was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice flavor and the bread was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Naveeda Batool
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I loved these crostini! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice touch of freshness and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be m


Nagy Abdelghany
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These crostini were amazing! The pork was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice flavor and the bread was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Refilwe Lisbeth
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I made these crostini for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice flavor and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be making these agai


Sylvia Fagan
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These crostini were delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice touch of freshness and the bread was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joshua Laury
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I loved these crostini! The pork was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice flavor and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


basalam husein
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These crostini were easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were all well-balanced and the bread was perfectly toasted. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anisur Rahman Rabby
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I made these crostini for dinner last night and they were so good! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The pesto added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making these again.


Kea Kobe
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These crostini were a hit at my party! The combination of pork, mozzarella, and pesto was delicious, and the bread was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.