Margherita Crostini

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 8 slices baguette, 1/2 inch thick
• 8 slices tomato, 1/4 inch thick
• 8 slices fresh mozarella (1/2 pound)
• 8 fresh basil leaves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high with rack 3 - 4 inches from the element. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray, then arrange baguette4 slices on the baking sheet.
Top baguette slices with tomatoes, season with salt, and top with a slice of cheese.
Broil baguette slices until cheese melts and begins to bubble, 3 - 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove crostini from oven and top each with a basil leaf before serving.