Olive Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella
Golden toasted baguette slices topped with savory olive tapenade and melted fresh mozzarella, finished with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley. An easy, elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Servings 6
Calories 224kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced
- 2 –3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1/2 cup olive tapenade see linked recipe
- Sun-dried tomatoes chopped, for garnish
- Fresh Italian parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast for 5–7 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Spread each slice with olive tapenade (link to your tapenade recipe here in WPRM).
- Top with fresh mozzarella slices.
- Return to oven and bake 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Make the tapenade ahead for faster prep.
For extra flavor, rub toasted bread with a cut garlic clove.
A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a nice sweet contrast.
For extra flavor, rub toasted bread with a cut garlic clove.
A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a nice sweet contrast.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 2mg