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Crostini

Recipe Information

Description:
Crostini is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Bread; Cheese; Tomatoes
Category Dairy; Rice & Grains; Fruit
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish; Appetizer
Subtype Dip/Spread
Cuisine Italian
Cook Method Broiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 6 slices wheat bread

  • 1/4 cup Fontina cheese

  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Garlic powder to taste

  • Italian seasoning to taste

  • Olive oil cooking spray

Directions

  • Cut the 6 slices of wheat bread into thirds and spray each piece with cooking spray. Rub a peeled clove of garlic against each piece of bread.

  • Place all pieces on a tray in broiler until the bread begins to brown.

  • Dice the tomatoes and add the tomatoes, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to each piece of bread.

  • Sprinkle on Fontina cheese and place back in the broiler until the cheese begins to melt.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 70 cal

  • Total fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 5mg

  • Sodium: 156mg

  • Carbohydrate: 12g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 4g