Meatball Crostini Recipe

Name: Meatball Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 loaf French baguette; 1 (26-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce; 1 (16-ounce) block mozzarella cheese, sliced thin; 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen, fully cooked meatballs, defrosted and sliced 1/4-inch thick; Parmesan, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf French baguette
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
1 (16-ounce) block mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen, fully cooked meatballs, defrosted and sliced 1/4-inch thick
Parmesan, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper
2
Prepare the herb butter by combining all the ingredients together in a small bowl.. (Herb butter will keep well, wrapped tightly, in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to a month.)
3
Slice the baguette on the bias about 1/2-inch thick.
4
Spread the herb butter on both sides of the baguette slices and arrange in 1 layer on the prepared sheet pan.
5
Toast in the oven until golden brown and crisp on both sides, flipping halfway through, about 15 minutes.
6
Cover each crostini with 1 tablespoon pasta sauce.
7
Top each with a slice of mozzarella and a meatball.
8
Finish with another tablespoon of pasta sauce.
9
Bake in the oven until the meatballs are warmed through and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
10
Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan and serve hot.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried), 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, and more.

Yes, Meatball Crostini falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Meatball Crostini

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