BAKED CAPRESE CROSTINI - GIADZY

Baked Caprese Crostini - Giadzy image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf baguette (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 30 to 36 slices))
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
1 1/4 pounds fresh mozzarella (sliced)
1 bunch fresh basil leaves (stemmed)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet. Brush with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven. Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with salt. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are warmed, about 5 minutes.
Arrange the toasts on a serving platter. Top each toast with a basil leaf. Using the brush, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.