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Quick Caprese Crostini Bites

Name: Quick Caprese Crostini Bites
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 16 store-bought crostini or 1 small baguette, sliced into 16 thin slices; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced into 16 pieces

These tasty appetizer bites come together in just 10 minutes, making them ideal for any occasion. Store-bought crostini or sliced baguette are layered with a flavorful marinara sauce, two types of cheese, and finished off with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh basil. It’s a delig...

12 min

TOTAL TIME

211

CALORIES

$1.20

PER SERVING

Ingredients

9 INGREDIENTS

8 SERVINGS

16 store bought crostini

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp fresh basil

chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup marinara sauce

1/3 cup parmesan cheese

grated

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese

thinly sliced into 16 pieces

Directions

7 STEPS

2 min

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

12 min

TOTAL TIME

Preheat oven to 375F.

If using a baguette, slice it into 16 thin slices and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush both sides of the crostini or baguette slices with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder.

Bake for 3 minutes on each side until slightly crispy.

Remove the crostini or baguette slices from the oven and layer each with marinara sauce, a slice of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.

Return the crostini bites to the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes, then broil on high for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and top each bite with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.

Health Info

Macros

15g

CARBS

12g

FAT

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets

VEGETARIAN

Contains these allergens

MILK

WHEAT