The Farmer’s Market is my favorite place this time of year. There is just nothing better than a beautiful red, perfectly ripe tomato…not to mention the great childhood memories of summer that they bring back. I actually love growing my own tomatoes. Unfortunately, I’ve had absolutely no luck the last few years. That’s why I love my Farmer’s Market! Serve this as an appetizer or a perfect light meal on a warm summer evening!
Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced sandwich style
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 garlic clove optional
- 2 to matoes preferably homegrown or from the Farmer's Market
- 1-2 balls Buffalo mozzarella I have found great ones at Costco and Trader Joe's
- 4 fresh basil leaves sliced thin
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice baguette down the middle into two even halves, then only with the top half, carefully take a thin slice from the crusty top side so that it will sit flat when served on a plate.
- Turn oven to broil.
- Cut the garlic clove in half, and gently rub along cut side of baguette.
- Brush some olive oil on the inside cut side of the halved baguette. Sprinkle with a pinch Kosher salt.
- Place in preheated broiler until crisp and lightly browned. Approximately 2-3 minutes depending on your oven.
- Cut baguettes into serving size pieces.
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Thinly slice basil leaves.
- Begin layering onto the bread...tomato slices then mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish with sliced basil leaves.
- There is nothing left but to Enjoy!
- Serve immediately...you don't want the bread to get soggy!
