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Easy Mozzarella Lemon Basil Crostini

A simple, delicious, and unique appetizer

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy appetizer recipe, holiday recipe, party recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, French or sour dough
  • 8 oz fresh Mozzarella packed in water
  • 10 basil leaves, chiffonade (see tips above)
  • Zest of one small lemon
  • Sea Salt, to taste (no table salt please:)
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Garlic clove, peeled and cut in half

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 and place rack in upper third of oven. Slice baguette ΒΌ" thick, place slices on cookie sheet and set aside. Dice mozzarella, place in bowl,drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with lemon zest, sea salt and basil. Toss. Toast bread in oven, remove from oven and scrape with cut edge of garlic cloves. Top with cheese mixture. Serve.