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Simple Crostini

Oct 15, 2012 · 28 Comments

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Simple Crostini

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These are wonderful little snakes or appetizers.

Ingredients

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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.

  1. Drizzle olive oil on each slice of bread and place in the oven to become slightly golden.
  2. 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.
  3. Top each of the toasted pieces of bread with the tomato mixture and top with the grated Romano cheese and shredded mozzarella.
  4. Drizzle a little olive oil over each piece and place back in the oven.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6

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Comments

  1. 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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  2. Zimbabwe says

    15/10/2012 at 2:35 pm

    Great for snacks when people come round for aperitif. Diane

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. mr. pineapple man says

    15/10/2012 at 3:41 pm

    Oh yum!!

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Valentina says

    15/10/2012 at 5:35 pm

    Delicious! I’m hungry! 😀 Compliments and kisses! Have a nice evening! 🙂

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  11. 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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  12. Guru Uru says

    15/10/2012 at 8:24 pm

    These are little bites of heaven 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  13. Simona says

    15/10/2012 at 8:37 pm

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. Joanne says

    16/10/2012 at 2:25 am

    These look like little pizza bites! So fabulous.

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. Penny says

    16/10/2012 at 12:32 pm

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

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  27. 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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  28. 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?)

    Reply

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