Crostini…doesn’t that sound so fancy? Like you just worked in the kitchen all. day. long. It’s a fancy word for toasted bread with toppings, but that doesn’t sound as exciting as the word crostini now does it? This is a quick and easy recipe and when I made it for my friend a couple of weeks ago, she thought it took me hours to make (I think my secret is out now, though). These tomato, basil, mozzarella crostinis are yummy and quick!
This recipe combines 4 things I love; mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and bread. Y’all I struggle so much with that last one – the bread. I run an extra ten minutes on the treadmill each morning to make me feel better when I eat it!
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Crostinis
Ingredients:
- Small french bread loaf
- Roma tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Dried oregano
- Balsamic vinegar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the french bread loaf at an angle. Cut as many slices as you will need for your guests or if you’re like me, sometimes you make this when you don’t want to share!
Grab a cookie sheet and line with foil or parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray. Slice the Roma tomatoes and place them on the pan. Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper to taste onto the tomatoes. Turn the tomato over and to the same. Place into the oven until they have cooked and roasted about 10-15 minutes.
Grab another cookie sheet and line with foil or parchment paper to catch the mozzarella should it melt over the French bread. I also put a wire rack on the cookie sheet. If you don’t have a wire rack, that’s okay. Place the bread slices on the rack with enough room to breathe and place in the oven. Leave them in there until they get toasty, about five minutes.
While the bread is in the oven, slice the mozzarella into slices that will fit onto the bread. Slice the Roma tomatoes the same way. You can make the mozzarella and tomato slices as thick or thin as you would like, but I like to keep both fairly thin.
Place the mozzarella slices on the bread and put the cookie sheet back into the oven. Add the roasted Roma tomatoes on top of the mozzarella and place back into the oven until the cheese melts, 5-7 minutes.
Let them cool after you take them out of the oven. You don’t want to burn your lips or tongue with hot cheese. It hurts..trust me. I’ve done it on more than one occasion because I was too impatient to wait and let them cool off!
When they have cooled off and you are ready to serve, I add dried oregano onto the plate, chopped or whole fresh basil leaves, and then drizzle balsamic vinaigrette onto the crostinis.
Voila! Tomato, basil, and mozzarella crostinis!
I’m always looking for easy apps when friends are coming over and these are perfect – especially with my basil in the garden. I’ll be saving this one – they look delicious. Thanks!
Thanks, Yolanda! Oh, how I love fresh basil. Hoping to have my herb garden ready next year!
Yummy!!!!! One of my favorites!!! looks Awsome!!!
Thanks, Dee!
Yum! This is pretty much my lunch in the summer almost every day.
Yum, Jenna!
I recently made bruschetta with my fresh basil and it was amazing, I bet this is incredible!! Definitely going to have to try it!
Yum! Sounds so good, Leah!
OMG! Tomato basil and mozzarella is my very favorite flavor combo – this looks AMAZING!!! Sharing!
That’s exactly how I feel, Adriana! Hahaha, Thanks for sharing!
Crostini does sound fancy. 😉 Your pics made my mouth water! I’ll have to try this.
Thanks, Rachel. Doesn’t it? And like you were in the kitchen alllll day long! Hahahaha
Yum! I love crostini. You are right-it sounds so fancy! 🙂 THese look absolutely delicious. 🙂
Thanks, Kate!
This look so good! I’m hungry again lol
Hahahaha, I know right Jess? I try not to look at food posts before eating, but I’ve learned it doesn’t matter when I look at them! 🙂
Oh my goodness, this looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
yes! One of my favs to make during summer when company visits.
These look so good! I will try these for my next get together. Thanks for sharing!
Looks great!!!!!
Thanks, Darcy!
This looks fabulous and I just happen to grow my own basil!! Win!
Big win, Christa! I can’t wait to start growing my own herbs.
Tomato and basil are always a delicious combination. I cannot wait to try this recipe!
The ideal summer appetizer! I would definitely serve this at my next party along with eating before making it to the table. ; )
I’ve never made or eaten a crostini before, but this looks fabulous! Perfect for a summer party!
Thanks, Casey. Yes, they are great for that and so colorful.
I could eat these every day! I will make these on weekend. We´re planning go to the picnik.
Me too, Silvija, but I don’t think all that bread would work out too well with my clothes! Hahahaha. Enjoy your picnic!
These tomato basil mozzarella crostinis look so yummy. I could eat a dozen of them! 🙂
I’ve never heard of crostinis before. It has all the ingredients I like. I have to try it.
These look FABULOUS!! I am going to have to try them!! Anything tomato/basil and I’m all in!
Thanks, Nicole!
i love crostini! they are so delicious!
Anything with mozzarella and tomato is automatically my favorite! These look absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to have a party so I can make them as an appetizer 🙂
Definitely agree with you on that, Nicole. I slice or shred and just it eat it plain! 🙂
I can so use these for a lady’s night in. Add a little wine. Score!
Nice! Yes, definitely need wine with this! 🙂
Hi Lynn – just popping in for a visit and I noticed this recipe. I’m thinking my family would LOVE this so I might give it a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty and for stopping by my blog for a visit. See you next week at the party! Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage
Thanks for dropping by, Nina! Great-let me know how you like it when you give it a try! 🙂
I am a huge fan of fresh bread. This is right up my alley.
Me too, Elise…and cheese! 🙂
Yup, this could be dinner for me. Looks delish!
The photos are inviting me to taste it right now.
Lynn! I definitely did not need to see this recipe! I could seriously eat that entire thing by myself. I can’t wait to make it. And I probably won’t share. Is that ok??
Hahahaha, Melissa. I don’t share either! Or, at least make my own batch. Enjoy!
Oh, Yum! What’s not to love? Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and crusty bread, I’m in heaven! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Yum, your crostinis sound so delicious and perfect for a summer party appetizer. I love fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella and of course, the bread! 🙂 #HomeMattersParty
This made me hungry just reading it. Can’t wait to try this one out. #HomeMattersParty
I have the tomatoes and basil growing in my mom’s back yard, we might need to make this! #HomeMattersParty
These are some of my favorite flavors! Thanks for sharing.
My aunt lovessss tomato basil mozz anything. I bet she would just adore this. I need to show her.
These sound and look delicious. They would be great for a wine party! 🙂
There is something so delicious about these 6 simple ingredients. I just love it – so refreshing!
Oh my goodness these look like the best appetizer in the world!!
Yessss!!! This is one of my favorite apps to make and I love your twist on it!
Thanks, Leah!
This sounds absolutely delicious! I’m always a fan of anything with tomato, mozzarella, and basil!
Emma | Seeking the South
Yummy! These crostinis seem so palatable, Lynn! Can I try using some other kind of tomatoes?
Yes, Agness. I would think they would work with any tomato, although probably not green ones.