Caprese Crostini with Blistered Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Caprese Crostini with Blistered Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes; 12 slices Of Crusty Baguette; 12 slices Smoked Mozzarella; Chopped Basil For Garnish, If Desired; 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/2 cups Pecans; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
12 slices Of Crusty Baguette
12 slices Smoked Mozzarella
Chopped Basil For Garnish, If Desired
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cups Pecans
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar

1
For the crostini: Add olive oil into a large cast iron skillet.
2
Over high heat sear the tomatoes until they are caramelized on the outside and become tender, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
3
Meanwhile, place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to crisp up.
4
Keep and eye on them so they do not burn.
5
Take bread out of the oven and spoon some pesto (recipe below) onto each crostini.
6
(You will have pesto leftover.)
7
Next place 1 slice of cheese onto each crostini.
8
Place them back under the broiler until the cheese has melted.
9
Take bread out of the oven and top with the blistered tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (recipe below).
10
Garnish with extra fresh chopped basil if desired.
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Serve immediately.
12
For the basil pecan pesto: Add all of the ingredients into a food processor.
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Pulse until combined.
14
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15
Set aside until you are ready to assemble your crostini.
16
For the balsamic reduction: Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan.
17
Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
18
Keep warm until ready to use.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, 12 slices Of Crusty Baguette, 12 slices Smoked Mozzarella, and more.

Yes, Caprese Crostini with Blistered Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caprese Crostini with Blistered Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella

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