Best Mozzarella And Spinach Crostini Recipes

MOZZARELLA AND SPINACH CROSTINI

Mozzarella and Spinach Crostini image

Make and share this Mozzarella and Spinach Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 loaf thin French bread
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thin slices

Steps:

Cut the French bread in half lengthwise. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and toase in a 350 degree oven until lightly browned. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
Put the spinach and a small amount of water in a saucepan and cook until tender. Drain and squeeze out all moisture.
Combine the spinach and the cream cheese and mix well. Spread over the cut sides of the bread.
Lay mozzarella slices over the spinach. Broil until cheese melts. Slice into 1- or 2-inch pieces to serve.

CROSTINI WITH WILTED SPINACH, TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

CROSTINI WITH WILTED SPINACH, TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA image

Categories Vegetable

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

16 (1/2 in thick) slices Italian or French bread baguette
olive oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oi
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 6 oz package of baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups finely chopped seeded plum tomato (about 3 large)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 2. Coat bread slices with cooking spray and place on baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted and set aside. 3. While bread bakes, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minutes or until lightly browned. Add spinach, pepper and salt, and saute 30 seconds or until spinach wilts. Place spinach mixture in bowl and chill 5 minutes. Stir in tomato and vinegar. Top each bread slice evenly with cheese and t tablespoons spinach mixture. Serve immediately.

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