Fried Mozzarella & Balsamic Heirloom Tomato Crostini
This easy appetizer will wow guests every time!
Servings: 6 to 12
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 12 ½ inch baguette slices (about half a loaf)
- 2 cups chopped Heirloom tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1 ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt plus extra if needed
- 16 ounce fresh mozzarella log cut into 12 thick pieces to fit the size of the bread
- 2 large eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides of the bread with 1 tablespoons oil. Reserve remaining oil. Bake until slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- In a small bowl, mix together tomatoes, basil and dressing. Set aside.
- Mix together bread crumbs, Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon salt on a deep plate. Dip the cheese pieces in the egg and then dredge the cheese with the bread crumb mixture until all is coated.
- Heat half of the olive oil on medium heat in a non- stick frying pan. Place half the cheese in the pan and fry for 30 to 45 seconds on each side or until golden. Remove from pan and let rest on paper towels. Cook the remaining batch.
- To assemble crostini, place a piece of fried cheese on each piece of toasted bread. Top with the tomato mixture. Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1306IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 2mg