CROSTINI

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Crostini, an Italian appetizer, is crusty bread with different delicious toppings. Here we've highlighted fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 23m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

12 slices Italian bread, each 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon large capers or chopped ripe olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 slices (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over each bread slice.
Mix tomato, basil, capers, salt and pepper. Spread half of the tomato mixture over bread slices; top each with cheese slice. Spread remaining tomato mixture over cheese.
Bake about 8 minutes or until bread is hot and cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

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