Mozzarella Beef Prosciutto Crostini (Print View)

Golden baguette slices layered with mozzarella, roast beef, and prosciutto, finished with basil and balsamic glaze.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 pieces

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced roast beef

05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

06 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.

02 - Bake slices for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.

03 - Top each crostini with mozzarella slice. Return to oven for 2 minutes until cheese begins to soften.

04 - Remove from oven. Layer each with a piece of roast beef and slice of prosciutto.

05 - Garnish with fresh basil, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

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They come together in under 30 minutes but look like something from a restaurant
The contrast of warm cheesy bread against cool cured meats is absolutely addictive
Guests can assemble them themselves if you want a more interactive appetizer

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Assembly matters, do not stack these more than two high or the bottom ones will get crushed and sad
If your mozzarella is super wet, wrap the slices in paper towels for 10 minutes before using
These really must be eaten within 15 minutes of assembly or the bread starts to lose its crunch

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Rub a raw garlic clove on the warm bread right after toasting for a subtle background note
Room temperature ingredients make these taste exponentially better than cold ones