Crostino Dorato

Elevate your appetizer game with Crostino Dorato, a simple yet irresistible Italian creation that combines crispy golden baguette slices with a vibrant medley of fresh tomatoes, basil, and creamy mozzarella. This quick recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, starts with oven-toasted bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil and rubbed with garlic for an aromatic base. Topped with a perfectly seasoned blend of diced tomatoes, torn basil leaves, and tender mozzarella cubes, each bite is bursting with Mediterranean freshness. Ideal for gatherings or as a light snack, this dish brings elegance to the table with minimal effort. Serve warm for the ultimate flavor experience, and wow your guests with this easy-to-make classic. Keywords: Crostino Dorato, Italian appetizer, toasted baguette, fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato topping, quick appetizer recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Baguette
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 200 grams Fresh mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Slice the baguette diagonally into 12 slices, each approximately 1 cm thick.

Step 3

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice with extra virgin olive oil on both sides.

Step 4

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the bread for about 5 minutes, or until the slices are golden brown and crisp.

Step 5

While the bread is toasting, finely chop the garlic and set aside.

Step 6

Dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Tear or shred the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes.

Step 7

Dice the fresh mozzarella cheese into small cubes and add to the tomato and basil mixture.

Step 8

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then toss everything gently to combine the flavors.

Step 9

Remove the toasted bread slices from the oven and immediately rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic cloves for extra flavor.

Step 10

Top each crostino with a generous spoonful of the tomato, basil, and mozzarella mixture.

Step 11

Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the top of each crostino.

Step 12

Serve the Crostino Dorato immediately while the bread is still warm for the best taste experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(974.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2065.1

Total Fat 107.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 157.1mg	0%
Sodium 4404.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 81.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1259.8mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1438.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 37.5%