Best 7 Garlic Crostini With Fresh Mozzarella Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of garlic crostini with fresh mozzarella, a culinary masterpiece that combines crispy toasted bread, savory garlic, and the creamy goodness of mozzarella cheese. These delectable crostini are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, an elegant party, or a simple snack. With variations ranging from classic to sun-dried tomato pesto crostini, there's a recipe for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect crostini to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC CROSTINI



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This Garlic Crostini recipe is an easy and quick appetizer that comes together quickly and can be served with almost anything!

Provided by Sam | The Culinary Compass

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 baguette
Olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled with the end cut off
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler on low. Cut baguette into 1/4" slices and place on a cookie sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil.
  • Place in the oven on a middle rack for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on this as it happens quickly.
  • Remove from the oven and flip each piece. broil for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Once removed, use the cut side of a garlic clove and rub on the toast then sprinkle sea salt to top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 317 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

CROSTINI WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO



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I had this in an Italian Restaurant close to home. This is my version. Make extra because these little treats disappear rather quickly.

Provided by ELEANOR1052

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, halved
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, julienned
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil, and place on a baking sheet. Toast under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Watch carefully. Rub each crostini with a garlic clove for flavor.
  • Place the tomatoes into a medium bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the crostini on a serving tray. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese, cover with a spoonful of tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 453 mg, Sugar 4 g

OLIVE MOZZARELLA AND GARLIC CROSTINI APPETIZER



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Looking for a quick and easy appetizer that will impress your party guests? Try these wonderful Olivita Crostinis! Although they only take minutes to prepare, your guests will love the melty mozzarella, roasted garlic and mixed olive combination. A favorite for our football parties as they only take minutes to prepare, leaving...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 4 oz. can black olives, finely chopped
1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, finely chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 tablespoons butter, room temp.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh italian flat leaf parsley, minced
1 loaf of crusty french bread

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, mix black and green olives, Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil and garlic until blended. Stir in shredded cheese and parsley.
  • 2. Cut bread into 24 thin slices. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet(s) and spread with olive mixture.
  • 3. Broil 2-3 minutes or until bread is toasted at edges and olive mixture is bubbly.

ROASTED GARLIC CROSTINI WITH ASSORTED TOPPINGS



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Because its texture is buttery and rich, I like to spread it on crostini. Once you've spread the roasted garlic over your toasts you can choose from a number of toppings.

Provided by Wolfgang Puck

Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Roast     Cocktail Party     Oscars     Fall     Winter

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the roasted garlic:
4 heads garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
For the crostini:
12 slices of baguette or country-style Italian bread, sliced at a 45-degree angle about 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pureed garlic from 4 whole roasted heads of garlic (see above)
Assorted topping options:
Shaved Parmesan, dry jack or Gruyère cheese
Fresh, creamy goat cheese, at room temperature
Roasted red bell peppers, home-roasted or bottled, cut into thin strips
Prepared tapenade (black olive and anchovy paste)
Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut into thin strips
Capers, drained
Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, or halved, seeded, and diced
Fresh basil leaves, cut into fine julienne strips or left whole
Crushed red pepper flakes
Balsamic vinegar
Thinly sliced prosciutto
Anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put the garlic in a roasting pan and drizzle on the olive oil. Toss to coat thoroughly. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the garlic bulbs are very tender but not overly brown. Test by carefully giving a bulb a gentle squeeze while protecting your hand with a folded kitchen towel or an oven glove. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • 2. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each head of garlic crosswise in half, midway between its leaf and root ends, to expose all the cloves inside. Their pulp will be golden brown and as soft as butter. You can squeeze it out of each half by hand or scoop it out with a small spoon or knife. Transfer the roasted garlic to a small bowl, pour in any olive oil from the baking dish, and stir and mash with a fork to form a smooth purée. You'll have 1/3 to 1/2 cup of purée, depending on the size of the garlic heads.
  • 3. To make the Roasted Garlic Crostini, preheat the oven to 375° F. Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake them until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. Spread the puréed roasted garlic evenly on the tops of the crostini. Top the crostini with any of the options listed above, or make an assortment. Spread some with 1 tablespoon each of goat cheese; then decorate the cheese with strips of roasted bell pepper or a mixture of sun-dried tomato strips and capers, or a smear of tapenade. In place of the goat cheese, top others with diced tomato tossed with some fresh basil, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar; with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese; with anchovy fillets and freshly ground black pepper; or with slices of Roma tomato and fresh mozzarella, topped with fresh basil leaves.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA ON GARLIC CROSTINI



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 18m

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 large minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 baguette sliced at a 45-degree angle about 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, sliced lengthwise
Fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 basket grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make Pesto: Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, Pecorino, and pine nuts in food processor or blender. Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Arrange bread on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and rub with cut side of garlic. Bake until beginning to crisp, about 8 minutes.
  • While bread crisps, make pesto and halve cherry tomatoes lengthwise. Top crostini with pesto spread, fresh mozzarella and grape tomato slice.

ROASTED WHOLE GARLIC CROSTINI



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Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 foot aluminum foil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 ounces strong goat cheese
6 sprigs Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice 1/2-inch off the pointed end of the garlic bulb to expose each clove. Place garlic on aluminum foil. Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the top of each bulb and let it sink into the cloves.
  • Wrap foil around garlic bulbs and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until exposed cloves are golden brown.
  • In a dry saute pan over medium-high heat, toast pine nuts for approximately 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Toast baguette slices in oven or toaster oven.
  • To serve, place garlic, cheese, pine nuts and parsley on a serving plate along side crostinis. Instruct guests to extract individual garlic cloves from bulb with a small fork, spread on toast, and top with goat cheese, pine nuts and parsley leaves.

ROASTED GARLIC CROSTINI



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Make and share this Roasted Garlic Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small sourdough baguette (14 inches, cut in 1/2 inch thick slices)
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, cut in 6 rounds
6 sprigs fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Trim tip off garlic head to expose cloves; place head on piece of foil.
  • Drizzle oil over top; wrap in foil.
  • Bake in 400°F oven until cloves are softened and caramelized, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, toast baguette slices on baking sheet in 400°F oven until golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Spread pine nuts on small baking sheet; toast alongside baguette slices until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • To serve, arrange baguette slices, garlic, pine nuts, goat cheese and parsley on serving plate.
  • Using small fork, remove 2 roasted cloves from garlic bulb; spread on baguette slice.
  • Top with goat cheese round, pine nuts and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crostini.
  • Slice the bread thinly. This will help it crisp up in the oven.
  • Brush the bread with olive oil. This will help it brown and add flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. This will prevent the crostini from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the crostini until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Top the crostini with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and pesto.
  • Serve the crostini immediately. They are best when they are warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Garlic crostini with fresh mozzarella is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They can be made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you serve them with a simple tomato sauce or a more elaborate topping, these crostini are sure to be a hit.

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