Simple Crostini

0 · Oct 15, 2012 · 28 Comments

Serves 6

Simple Crostini

These are wonderful little snakes or appetizers.

5Prep Time

10Cook Time

15Total Time

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Ingredients

Tomato Mixture2 vine ripe tomatoes or 1 quart grape tomatoes

½ red onion
5 cloves of garlic
Handful of fresh basil
A few leaves of fresh marjoram
Tablespoon of sun dried tomatoes
Dashes of red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. salt
Drizzles of olive oil

For the BreadShredded mozzarella

Grated Romano cheese
Slices of your favorite bread

Instructions

Preheat Oven 350 degreesRub each slice of bread with a halved garlic clove.

Drizzle olive oil on each slice of bread and place in the oven to become slightly golden.
Place all of the ingredients for the tomato mixture in a food processor, including a few drizzles of olive oil and give a few good chops.
Top each of the toasted pieces of bread with the tomato mixture and top with the grated Romano cheese and shredded mozzarella.
Drizzle a little olive oil over each piece and place back in the oven.
Bake 10-12 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 290 cal

Carbohydrates: 8 g

Fat: 19 g

Sodium: 816 g

Cholesterol: 69 g

Protein: 22 g

Fiber: 1 g

Comments

Recetario Spanglish para mis hijos says
15/10/2012 at 1:55 pm

We love this toasts, I call them ¨pizzetas¨ when I add pizza spices. Have a nice week!

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Zimbabwe says
15/10/2012 at 2:35 pm

Great for snacks when people come round for aperitif. Diane

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Chiara Giglio says
15/10/2012 at 2:48 pm

lovely snacks for every moment!Have a good day, blessings my dear Catherine, a hug...

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Monet says
15/10/2012 at 3:00 pm

Love all the garlic here! Thank you for sharing such a simple yet satisfying recipe. A lovely way to begin the work week! I hope yours is full of good food, friends, and laughter!

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Linda A. Thompson-Ditch says
15/10/2012 at 3:37 pm

What lovely little treats. Perfect for football or movie viewing. Can't wait to give them a try!

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mr. pineapple man says
15/10/2012 at 3:41 pm

Oh yum!!

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Dining Alone says
15/10/2012 at 3:50 pm

Now this is something my husband would eat all day if I made it. He loves bruschetta and dipping bread in olive oil. I might have to make this for him.

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Rose says
15/10/2012 at 5:15 pm

Wow, so many great tomato recipes lately! This sounds simple and delicious.

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Sandee says
15/10/2012 at 5:21 pm

I ate all of these Catherine. I'm so sorry that I didn't leave any for anyone else. Yummy.

Have a terrific day my dear. Hugs. :)

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Valentina says
15/10/2012 at 5:35 pm

Delicious! I'm hungry! :D Compliments and kisses! Have a nice evening! :)

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Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life says
15/10/2012 at 7:22 pm

Looks like the perfect appetizer (or lunch!) YUMMY!

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Guru Uru says
15/10/2012 at 8:24 pm

These are little bites of heaven :D

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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Simona says
15/10/2012 at 8:37 pm

Simply and delicious these
"crostini"!!! Have a good hevening, Catherine!

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Pam says
15/10/2012 at 8:51 pm

Oh, I have to make these! They sound great, Catherine! Have a good week, my friend!

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David says
15/10/2012 at 8:57 pm

Catherine, Great looking crostini! Love the garlic and pepper flakes you added... Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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lisa is cooking says
15/10/2012 at 8:59 pm

What a great bite for a party or pre-dinner. I always love crostini!

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La cucina di Molly says
15/10/2012 at 9:43 pm

Adoro i crostini e i tuoi sono perfetti e troppo buoni, brava! Ciao

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Kim Garceau says
15/10/2012 at 10:35 pm

Love crostinis and in autumn an winter I serve these with a bowl of soup!

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Medeja says
15/10/2012 at 11:04 pm

My mom used to make something similar for me and my sister usually on weekends for late breakfast.. :)

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Pegasuslegend says
16/10/2012 at 12:25 am

my favorite we posted the same and great minds do think alike!

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Joanne says
16/10/2012 at 2:25 am

These look like little pizza bites! So fabulous.

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Federica says
16/10/2012 at 4:38 am

Wonderful dear Catherine :) I love these snacks, so tasty with garlic and pepper. Have a good day, kisses

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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
16/10/2012 at 4:50 am

MMMmm I'd like some of these to snack on right now. Bet they tasted delicious, Catherine!

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Suny Senabre says
16/10/2012 at 7:29 am

Son unas tostadas deliciosas, con solo verlas entran por los ojos.

Un beso

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allotments4you says
16/10/2012 at 11:12 am

What a great finger food to make for when friends are visiting.

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Penny says
16/10/2012 at 12:32 pm

Love these crostini. I could make a meal of them.

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Vanessa @ Cakes and Teacups says
16/10/2012 at 1:48 pm

Simple yet flavourful perfect for entertaining. My kiddies will love these : )

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Jerry E Beuterbaugh says
16/10/2012 at 2:31 pm

Oh my, that looks and sounds so good! Please don't tell me if it is also rather healthy. For I probably wouldn't like it then. (LOL?)

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