With bright, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, these Caprese Crostini are the perfect little bites to serve as party appetizers or to enjoy as a side dish for any weeknight dinner.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Place the olive oil in a shallow bowl that can fit a slice of baguette. Dip just one side of each baguette lightly into the olive oil, then place onto the prepared lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle minced garlic over tops of dipped baguette slices. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Remove from the oven.
Top each slice with a few tomatoes and sliced mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle a little fresh basil over each.
Sprinkle a few pieces of coarse sea salt over the tops of each.
Notes
Makes about 8 servings. That would be 2-3 slices per person.Since each baguette is a different size, you may find you need to add more olive oil or more garlic. Adjust as needed.