GARLIC CROSTINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

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Organic tomatoes, fresh mozarella and basil top baguette slices for a delicious appetizer you can serve in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

24 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 8 oz)
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Brush oil on slices of bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until very light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together all remaining ingredients except garlic.
Cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut sides of garlic over toasted bread slices. Spoon mixture onto bread slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g