Caprese Crostini Recipe (Canapés)Ingredients Recipe
A delightful recipe for Caprese Crostini, perfect for serving as canapés or appetizers. These tasty bites feature crusty baguette slices topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy Roma tomatoes, and a flavorful basil dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 long baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- Olive oil, for brushing
For the Toppings:
- 2–3 Roma tomatoes, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds (match the size of your baguette slices)
- Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes to create a lightly crisp base. This step helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy once topped.
- Assemble the Toppings: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each toasted baguette slice, followed by a slice of tomato. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake the Crostini: Return the crostini to the oven and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the toppings are warmed through.
- Prepare the Basil Dressing: While the crostini are baking, combine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Add the thinly sliced basil and gently toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Once the crostini are out of the oven, top each one with a small amount of the marinated basil mixture. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Caprese Crostini, Canapés, Appetizer, Italian, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe
