Baked Caprese Crostini

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2. 2

   Slice the baguette into 30 rounds and coat both sides with half of the olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and season with salt.

3. 3

   Bake until the slices turn lightly golden and crisp, approximately 5 minutes.

4. 4

   While the bread toasts, slice each tomato into 6 rounds.

5. 5

   Turn the bread slices over and place one tomato slice and one mozzarella slice on each. Season with salt.

6. 6

   Return to the oven and bake until the tomato is heated through and the mozzarella has melted, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Arrange the crostini on a serving platter, scatter the basil over the top, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and finish with a light dusting of salt and black pepper.