Tomatoes are commonly grown in the family garden. They're very easy for even brown thumbs to cultivate, hence their popularity. You can find grown tomato plants at virtually any plant nursery in the springtime. If you've got fresh tomatoes in your garden, this is the perfect recipe for you.
No garden tomatoes this year? Any fresh tomatoes will do as long as they're ripe. We use French bread in this recipe, since it's large enough to accommodate the tomato and mozzarella slices. This is an easy recipe for either lunch or dinner; it can definitely be made in less than 30 minutes.
Mozzarella melts well, which is why it's often popular with cooks who want a nice cheese pull to their food. If you aren't a fan of mozzarella, you can always use a different type of cheese in this recipe. Dried oregano, salt, and pepper help give this crostini extra flavor.
So, what are you waiting for? Get the ingredients together and make this mozzarella and tomato crostini as soon as possible. Your whole family will love it! Plus, since it's so quick and easy to make, you'll have more time on your hands to relax or spend time with family.
Mozzarella and Tomato Crostini
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 loaf French bread, thinly sliced
3 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces mozzarella cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter the French bread slices on one side and cut in half.
2. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
3. Place the tomato slices in a shallow dish and sprinkle with the olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper to taste, and toss gently.
5. Cut the mozzarella into 12 thin slices to fit the bread slices. Top each piece of bread with a slice of mozzarella.
6. Arrange 1 or 2 of the tomato slices on top of cheese.
7. Bake until the bread is thoroughly heated and the mozzarella is almost melted, about 5 minutes.